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Gewissen

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See also: gewissen and gewißen

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈvɪsən/
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)
  • Hyphenation: Ge‧wis‧sen

Noun

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Gewissen n (strong, genitive Gewissens, plural Gewissen)

  1. conscience (moral sense or faculty)

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