morality in Finnish
morality in Finnish is moraali, tapa, periaate — morality means the distinction between right and wrong, and the principles that guide good behaviour.
morality in Finnish
moraali
(uncountable) Recognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect for and obedience to the rules of right conduct; the mental disposition or characteristic of behaving in a manner intended to produce morally good results.
moraali
(countable) A set of social rules, customs, traditions, beliefs, or practices which specify proper, acceptable forms of conduct.
tapa
(countable) A set of social rules, customs, traditions, beliefs, or practices which specify proper, acceptable forms of conduct.
moraali
(countable) A set of personal guiding principles for conduct or a general notion of how to behave, whether respectable or not.
periaate
(countable) A set of personal guiding principles for conduct or a general notion of how to behave, whether respectable or not.
opettavainen tarina
(countable, archaic) A lesson or pronouncement which contains advice about proper behavior.
etiikka
moraalifilosofia
What does "morality" mean?
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noun The distinction between right and wrong, and the principles that guide good behaviour.
"Many children first learn about morality from the stories their parents read to them."
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noun A particular set of beliefs, customs, or rules about acceptable conduct.
"The traditional morality of the village frowned on gambling and heavy drinking."
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morality in a sentence
- Many children first learn about morality from the stories their parents read to them.
- The debate raised deep questions about morality.
- The traditional morality of the village frowned on gambling and heavy drinking.
- Her personal morality forbids her from telling even the smallest lie.
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What is "morality" in Finnish?
"morality" in Finnish is moraali, tapa, periaate. morality means: The distinction between right and wrong, and the principles that guide good behaviour.
How do you use "morality" in a sentence?
Example: "Many children first learn about morality from the stories their parents read to them." In Finnish, "morality" is moraali, tapa, periaate.
Are there other ways to say "morality" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "morality": moraali, tapa, periaate, opettavainen tarina, etiikka, moraalifilosofia.
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