die Vergebung
Translation
forgiveness, pardon
Examples
Er bat sie um Vergebung.
He asked her for forgiveness.
Vergebung ist ein wichtiger Schritt zur Heilung.
Forgiveness is an important step towards healing.
Grammar Patterns
um ((sth.acc)) bitten to ask for (sth.) He asked her for forgiveness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verzeihung (pardon), Gnade (mercy); Antonyms: Rache (revenge), Bestrafung (punishment)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'vergeben' (to forgive) with the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. It signifies the act of forgiving.
Memory Tips
If you know the verb 'vergeben' (to forgive), just add the common feminine noun suffix '-ung' to get 'forgiveness'.