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Moral
German → American English
American English
Moral
Lehre, Botschaft oder ethische Grundhaltung; die Aussage, die aus einer Geschichte oder einem Verhalten folgt.
Die Moral der Geschichte ist, dass man ehrlich sein sollte.Im Deutschen ist Moral meist ein feminines Nomen: die Moral. Es wird oft für die „Lehre“ oder „Botschaft“ einer Geschichte verwendet, nicht nur für ethisches Verhalten.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "Moral" mean in German?
"Moral" usually means the lesson, message, or moral of a story. It can also refer to morality or ethical conduct, depending on context.
Is "Moral" in German the same as "morality"?
Sometimes, but not always. In everyday use, "die Moral" is often the moral or lesson of a story; for ethical behavior, context matters.
How do you use "Moral" in a sentence?
You can say: "Die Moral der Geschichte ist, ehrlich zu sein." This means: "The moral of the story is to be honest."
Is it "der Moral" or "die Moral"?
The correct article is "die Moral".