ethisch
Translation
ethical, moral
Examples
Das ist eine wichtige ethische Frage.
That is an important ethical question.
Ethische Grundsätze sind fundamental.
Ethical principles are fundamental.
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
Derived from the Greek word 'ēthikós' (moral), which comes from 'êthos' (character). It's a direct cognate of 'ethical'.
Memory Tips
The strong resemblance to the English word 'ethical' makes it very straightforward to learn.