"Asche auf mein Haupt" meaning in German

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Phrase

Forms: Asche auf mein Haupt ! [canonical]
Etymology: Literally, “ashes on my head”, from the Middle Eastern and thence Christian custom of sprinkling dust on one's head as a sign of penitence. Etymology templates: {{m-g|ashes on my head}} “ashes on my head”, {{lit|ashes on my head}} Literally, “ashes on my head” Head templates: {{head|de|phrase|head=Asche auf mein Haupt!}} Asche auf mein Haupt!
  1. (now usually somewhat humorous) mea culpa (expression of accepting guilt) Tags: humorous, usually Synonyms: mea culpa
    Sense id: en-Asche_auf_mein_Haupt-de-phrase-ON4vct2X Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header

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