temperance in German
temperance in German is Mäßigung, Enthaltsamkeit, Mäßigkeit im Alkoholgenuss — temperance means self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
temperance in German
Mäßigung
Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence.
Mäßigung
Moderation of passion; calmness.
Enthaltsamkeit
Moderation of passion; calmness.
Mäßigkeit im Alkoholgenuss
Moderation of passion; calmness.
Temperenz
Moderation of passion; calmness.
Mäßigkeit
(obsolete) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
Mäßigung
(obsolete) State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
What does "temperance" mean?
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noun Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
"He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation."
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noun Moderation in, or complete avoidance of, alcohol.
"The temperance movement pushed for laws banning the sale of alcohol."
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temperance in a sentence
- He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation.
- The temperance movement pushed for laws banning the sale of alcohol.
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What is "temperance" in German?
"temperance" in German is Mäßigung, Enthaltsamkeit, Mäßigkeit im Alkoholgenuss. temperance means: Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
How do you use "temperance" in a sentence?
Example: "He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation." In German, "temperance" is Mäßigung, Enthaltsamkeit, Mäßigkeit im Alkoholgenuss.
Are there other ways to say "temperance" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "temperance": Mäßigung, Enthaltsamkeit, Mäßigkeit im Alkoholgenuss, Temperenz, Mäßigkeit.
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