Also means
dutifulness
Usage Note
Pflichtbewusstsein is awareness of one's duties, from Pflicht (duty) and Bewusstsein (consciousness). It is a prized workplace virtue; the adjective is pflichtbewusst. Rarely pluralised.
Examples
"Sein ausgeprägtes Pflichtbewusstsein machte ihn unentbehrlich."
Natural Translation
His strong sense of duty made him indispensable.
Literal Translation
His pronounced sense-of-duty made him indispensable.
Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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