ethisch
Translation
ethical, moral
Examples
Er handelt nach ethischen Prinzipien.
He acts according to ethical principles.
Wir brauchen einen ethischen Kodex.
We need an ethical code.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) used before a noun That is an ethical question.
((predicative)) used after a linking verb like 'sein' The decision is ethical.
Similar Words
Synonyms: moralisch (moral); Antonyms: unethisch (unethical)
Etymology
From Greek 'ēthikós' (moral), from 'êthos' (character). Cognate with English 'ethical'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to its English counterpart 'ethical', making it easy to remember.