German word

moralisch

Pronunciation

IPA/moˈʁaːlɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveethical

Example

Das ist ein moralisches Problem.

That is an ethical problem.

Illustration for moralisch (ethical)

More examples

Sein moralisches Verhalten beeindruckte alle.

His moral behavior impressed everyone.

Core concept

A decision or rule is placed on an ethical scale, with conscience indicating whether it can be justified.

Common phrases

  • moralisch handeln

    act ethically

  • moralische Werte

    moral values

  • moralisches Urteil

    moral judgment

Similar words

ethisch: In keeping with accepted ethical ideas or principles.
anständig: Describing decent, well-mannered conduct that respects others and social standards.

Definition in German

moralisch beschreibt das Verhältnis von Handlungen oder Normen zur ethischen Verantwortung und zum Gewissen.

Word origin

Moralisch comes from Latin moralis, meaning related to morals, which derives from mos, moris, meaning custom or conduct.

Usage tips

  • Moralisch can describe an ethical issue without saying that the issue or action is morally good; context determines the judgment.

Other meanings

  • moraladjective

Opposites

  • amoralischamoraladjective
  • unmoralischimmoraladjective

Related words

  • Moralitätmoralitynoun
  • moralisierenmoralizeverb
  • Moralistmoralistnoun

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