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decency in German

decency in German is Anstand — decency means the quality of behaving in a way that is morally proper, polite, or respectable.

decency in German

Anstand
noun
The quality of being decent; propriety.

What does "decency" mean?

  1. noun The quality of behaving in a way that is morally proper, polite, or respectable.
    "He had the decency to apologize after realizing his mistake."
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decency in a sentence

  • He had the decency to apologize after realizing his mistake.
  • Basic human decency requires that we treat others with respect.

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What is "decency" in German?

"decency" in German is Anstand. decency means: The quality of behaving in a way that is morally proper, polite, or respectable.

How do you use "decency" in a sentence?

Example: "He had the decency to apologize after realizing his mistake." In German, "decency" is Anstand.

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