Wertvorstellung
value, moral principle, sense of what matters
noun VERT-for-shtel-oong Rare
Usage Note
Wertvorstellung (usually plural: Wertvorstellungen) refers to an individual's or society's ideas about what is morally or socially valuable. It is broader than a single Wert and stresses the subjective mental representation of values.
Examples
"Ihre Wertvorstellungen weichen stark von denen ihrer Eltern ab."
Natural Translation
Her values differ greatly from those of her parents.
Literal Translation
Her value-concepts deviate strongly from those of her parents.
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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