NOUN
Ethik/ˈeːtɪk/ethics; moral philosophy
Ethik is a German noun that means ethics or moral philosophy. It is pronounced /ˈeːtɪk/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Ethiken".
Definitions
1.the systematic study of moral principles and values(philosophy, academic discipline)
a.academic discipline concerned with moral questions and values
An der Universität belegt sie einen Kurs in Ethik.—She is taking a course in ethics at university.
2.the moral principles or rules governing a person or group(general, moral principles)
a.set of moral standards or rules
Berufliche Ethik ist für Ärzte besonders wichtig.—Professional ethics is especially important for doctors.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Ethik | die Ethiken |
| Genitive | der Ethik | der Ethiken |
| Dative | der Ethik | den Ethiken |
| Accusative | die Ethik | die Ethiken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ethik" mean in English?
- "Ethik" means ethics or moral philosophy. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ethik"?
- "Ethik" is pronounced /ˈeːtɪk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ethik" der, die, or das?
- "Ethik" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Ethik"?
- The plural of "Ethik" is "Ethiken".
- What part of speech is "Ethik"?
- "Ethik" is a noun in German.
