NOUN
Tugend/ˈtuːɡn̩t/virtue; moral value; goodness
Tugend is a German noun that means virtue, moral value, or goodness. It is pronounced /ˈtuːɡn̩t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Tugenden".
Definitions
1.a morally good characteristic or quality(ethics, general)
a.any commendable quality such as honesty, courage or generosity
Ehrlichkeit gilt als eine wichtige Tugend.—Honesty is considered an important virtue.
2.moral excellence, especially in religious or philosophical contexts(religion/philosophy)
a.the concept of moral perfection or high ethical standards
Viele Religionen heben die Tugend der Barmherzigkeit hervor.—Many religions emphasize the virtue of compassion.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Tugend | die Tugenden |
| Genitive | der Tugend | der Tugenden |
| Dative | der Tugend | den Tugenden |
| Accusative | die Tugend | die Tugenden |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Tugend" mean in English?
- "Tugend" means virtue, moral value, or goodness. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Tugend"?
- "Tugend" is pronounced /ˈtuːɡn̩t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Tugend" der, die, or das?
- "Tugend" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Tugend"?
- The plural of "Tugend" is "Tugenden".
- What part of speech is "Tugend"?
- "Tugend" is a noun in German.
