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ethics in German

ethics in German is Ethik, Verhaltenskodex — ethics means the branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right and wrong.

ethics in German

Ethik
noun
study of principles governing right and wrong conduct
Ethik
noun
standards of conduct
Verhaltenskodex
noun
standards of conduct

What does "ethics" mean?

  1. noun The branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right and wrong.
    "Our ethics class debated whether it is ever right to lie."
  2. noun The moral principles that govern a person's or group's behaviour.
    "Journalists are expected to follow a clear set of ethics when reporting the news."
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ethics in a sentence

  • Our ethics class debated whether it is ever right to lie.
  • Ethics asks us how we ought to treat other people.
  • Journalists are expected to follow a clear set of ethics when reporting the news.
  • Doctors must follow a strict code of medical ethics.

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What is "ethics" in German?
"ethics" in German is Ethik, Verhaltenskodex. ethics means: The branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right and wrong.
How do you use "ethics" in a sentence?
Example: "Our ethics class debated whether it is ever right to lie." In German, "ethics" is Ethik, Verhaltenskodex.
Are there other ways to say "ethics" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "ethics": Ethik, Verhaltenskodex.
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