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
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.