English–German

“virtue” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtuːgənt/

Example

Geduld und Ehrlichkeit sind Tugenden.

Patience and honesty are virtues.

Illustration for Tugend (virtue)

How to say “virtue” in German

“Virtue” in German is Tugend.

A settled quality of character that repeatedly leads to good choices.

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

Example sentences with Tugend

Die Tugend der Mäßigung hilft, extreme Meinungen zu vermeiden.

The virtue of moderation helps avoid extreme opinions.

Tips for using Tugend

  • Tugend has a formal or philosophical tone, while Alltag German often uses gute Eigenschaft or names the specific quality instead.

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