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Bedauern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Bedauern" is mainly used as verb meaning "to regret", "to be sorry for" or "to deplore". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Bedauern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: bedauern
- Simple past: bedauerte
- Participle: bedauert
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Bedauern
- Plural: die [n/a]
Meanings of "Bedauern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To regret, to feel sorry for"
"Bedauern", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To feel sorrow or sadness for something or someone."
- Translation(s): to regret, to be sorry for, to deplore, to lament
- Synonym(s): bereuen, beklagen
- Antonym(s): sich freuen
- Related word(s): Reue, Bedauern
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich bedauere meine Entscheidung sehr.
- Sie bedauerte es, nicht früher gekommen zu sein.
- Wir bedauern den Verlust unseres geschätzten Kollegen.
2.) "To express sympathy or condolences"
"Bedauern", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To express condolences or sympathy towards someone."
- Translation(s): to express sympathy, to offer condolences, to commiserate
- Synonym(s): bemitleiden, kondolieren
- Related word(s): Mitgefühl, Beileid
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich möchte Ihnen mein tiefstes Bedauern ausdrücken.
- Wir bedauern Ihren Verlust zutiefst.
- Er bedauerte die Familie des Verstorbenen.
3.) "Sorrow or regret (noun)"
"Bedauern", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Feeling of sorrow or regret."
- Translation(s): regret, sorrow, pity, remorse
- Synonym(s): Reue, Leid
- Antonym(s): sich freuen
- Related word(s): bedauerlich, bedauernswert
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sein Bedauern war aufrichtig.
- Sie äußerte ihr Bedauern über den Vorfall.
- Mit großem Bedauern müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass...