die Mäßigung
Translation
moderation, restraint, temperance
Examples
Mäßigung ist in allen Dingen wichtig.
Moderation is important in all things.
Er zeigte große Mäßigung in seiner Antwort.
He showed great restraint in his answer.
Grammar Patterns
to practice moderation Mäßigung üben He should practice more moderation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zurückhaltung, Bescheidenheit; Antonyms: Maßlosigkeit, Übertreibung
Etymology
From 'mäßig' (moderate), which comes from 'Maß' (measure). It signifies keeping things within a proper 'measure'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Maß' (measure). Mäßigung is the act of keeping things within the right 'measure' or bounds.