What is 'forgive' in Latin?

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2026-03-03 18:00

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A Latin equivalent of the English verb 'to forgive' is condono, condonare. Its literal meaning is 'to give away, present'. But one of its looser translations is 'to forgive' be it debt or a fault. Another Latin equivalent is veniam dare. Its literal meaning is 'favor, grace, indulgence'. But one of its looser translations is 'forgiveness, pardon'. In the Word-by-Word translation, the noun 'veniam' means 'forgiveness, pardon'. The verb 'dare' means 'to give'.

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