die Ehrensache
Translation
matter of honour, point of honour
Examples
Dir zu helfen, ist doch Ehrensache.
Helping you is a matter of honour, of course.
Es ist Ehrensache, sein Wort zu halten.
It's a matter of honour to keep one's word.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is a matter of honour (for sb.) (sth.) is a matter of honour (for sb.) For me, punctuality is a matter of honour.
Similar Words
Prinzipiensache (matter of principle)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ehre' (honour) and 'Sache' (matter, thing). Literally an 'honour-matter'.
Memory Tips
Think of something you do for the 'sake of honour'. It's a matter ('Sache') of honour ('Ehre').