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Mercy Meaning for Kids
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What Does Mercy Mean?
Interjection
- A word you say when you are surprised or shocked.
Verb
- To feel kind and forgiving towards someone.
- To be nice and let someone off the hook instead of being mean.
Noun
- Being kind and not hurting someone when you could.
- Being nice to people who need help.
- Feeling sorry for someone and wanting to help them.
- Times when you are kind and forgive someone.
- Something good that happens that makes you feel thankful.
- A good thing that happens when you are in trouble.
Mercy — Full Explanation
Mercy is when you show kindness to someone who needs help or forgiveness, even if they did something wrong.
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Mercy Meaning in Other Languages
hindi
मेहरबानी
mehrbani
दया
daya
करुणा
karuna
kannada
ಕೃಪೆ (krpe)
krpe
ಕೃಪೆ (krpe)
krpe
ದಯೆ (daye)
daye
bengali
মার্জনা
marjona
দয়া
doya
মায়া
maya
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercy
What does 'mercy' mean?
Mercy means being kind and forgiving to someone, especially when you have the power to be harsh or punishing.
How do you pronounce 'mercy'?
You pronounce 'mercy' like 'mur-see'.
What is the origin of the word 'mercy'?
The word 'mercy' comes from the Latin word 'mercedem', which means 'reward' or 'wages', and it has been used for a long time to describe kindness and compassion.
What is the meaning of 'mercy' in Hindi?
The word 'mercy' in Hindi is 'दयालुता' (Dayālutā).