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virtue signalling in German

virtue signalling in German is Tugendschau, den Heiligenschein aufsetzen, die (moralische) Flagge zeigen.

virtue signalling in German

Tugendschau
noun
(derogatory, chiefly, in the context of political and social justice issues) The practice of expressing a particular opinion or performing a particular action in an attempt to make oneself look virtuous: commonly defensively in response to, or anticipation of, criticism; or aggressively, in assuming a moral posture in attacking an opponent.
den Heiligenschein aufsetzen
noun
(derogatory, chiefly, in the context of political and social justice issues) The practice of expressing a particular opinion or performing a particular action in an attempt to make oneself look virtuous: commonly defensively in response to, or anticipation of, criticism; or aggressively, in assuming a moral posture in attacking an opponent.
die (moralische) Flagge zeigen
noun
(derogatory, chiefly, in the context of political and social justice issues) The practice of expressing a particular opinion or performing a particular action in an attempt to make oneself look virtuous: commonly defensively in response to, or anticipation of, criticism; or aggressively, in assuming a moral posture in attacking an opponent.
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What is "virtue signalling" in German?

"virtue signalling" in German is Tugendschau, den Heiligenschein aufsetzen, die (moralische) Flagge zeigen.

Are there other ways to say "virtue signalling" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "virtue signalling": Tugendschau, den Heiligenschein aufsetzen, die (moralische) Flagge zeigen.

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