moralisch
Translation
moral, ethical
Examples
Das ist eine moralische Verpflichtung.
That is a moral obligation.
Er führt ein moralisch einwandfreies Leben.
He leads a morally impeccable life.
Grammar Patterns
((as adjective before noun)) moral sth. a moral problem
Similar Words
Synonyms: ethisch (ethical), sittlich (moral); Antonyms: unmoralisch (immoral), amoralisch (amoral)
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'moralis' (relating to manners or morals), from 'mos' (custom).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'moral' of a story, which teaches a lesson about right and wrong. It shares the same root.