verzeihung in inglese:

The princess begged forgiveness from the emperor.

It's easier to ask for forgiveness than to get permission.

Forgiveness is the greatest gift of all.

She asked for forgiveness

You didn't even give me a chance to ask for your forgiveness

If you want her forgiveness you need to come clean about what you did.

When I was young I used to pray for a bike. Then I realized that God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and prayed for forgiveness.

She sought forgiveness for her guilty acts.

They also teach that, for great sins, they cannot receive forgiveness unless they confess to their leader.