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“ethics” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːtɪk/

Example

Die Ethik ist in vielen Berufen wichtig.

Ethics is important in many professions.

Illustration for Ethik (ethics)

How to say “ethics” in German

“Ethics” in German is Ethik.

A compass and rulebook for examining whether actions are right or wrong.

Full entry for Ethik: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ethik

In Diskussionen über Konsum fragt man oft nach der Ethik im Alltag.

In discussions about consumption, people often ask about ethics in everyday life.

Tips for using Ethik

  • Ethik usually names the philosophical field, while Moral more often names the norms or values held by people or societies.

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