Gewissensbiss

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German

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Gewissen +‎ -s- +‎ Biss. Calque of Latin conscientiae morsus

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈvɪsn̩sˌbɪs/
  • Hyphenation: Ge‧wis‧sens‧biss
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Noun

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Gewissensbiss m (strong, genitive Gewissensbisses, plural Gewissensbisse)

  1. pang of conscience

Declension

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