Gewissen

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See also: gewissen and gewißen

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Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German [Term?], from Old High German giwizzani, a calque of cōnscientia; equivalent to ge- +‎ wissen.

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  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈvɪsən/
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  • Hyphenation: Ge‧wis‧sen

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Gewissen n (strong, genitive Gewissens, plural Gewissen)

  1. conscience (moral sense or faculty)
    • Article 1, Universal Declaration of Human Rights (German, English)
      Alle Menschen sind frei und gleich an Würde und Rechten geboren. Sie sind mit Vernunft und Gewissen begabt und sollen einander im Geist der Brüderlichkeit begegnen.
      All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

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