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