decency

ˈdiːsənsi
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Translation of decency into German

Noun

1.

politeness

quality of being polite and respectable
  • She showed decency by helping the elderly.Sie zeigte Anstand, indem sie den Älteren half.
2.

morality

conformity to moral and social standards
Anstand mSittlichkeit f
  • His actions reflect a sense of decency.Seine Handlungen spiegeln ein Gefühl von Anstand wider.
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Expressions with decency: examples in English and translations in German

allgemeine Anständigkeit
grundlegende Anständigkeit
He didn't even show the common decency to apologize..
sich anständig verhalten
den Anstand haben
You could at least have the decency to apologize.
aus Anstand
aus Höflichkeit
He apologized out of common decency.
Anstand verlangt, dass
Decency demands that we apologize for the mistake.
ohne jeglichen Anstand
ohne jegliche Moral
He insulted her without a shred of decency.
der Anständigkeit halber
aus Anstand
Please, for decency's sake, close the door.

Synonyms and analogies of decency in English

Examples of decency in a sentence

  • Decency demands that we treat others with respect.
  • She maintained her decency despite the provocation.

Translations of "decency" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derAnstandnm.

He spoke with decency, respecting everyone's viewpoint in the discussion.

Er sprach mit Anstand und respektierte die Standpunkte aller während der Diskussion.

dieAnständigkeitnf.

Those practices certainly undermine confidence in the decency of government.

Diese Praktiken sicher untergraben das Vertrauen in die Anständigkeit der Regierung.

dieSittlichkeitnf.

Stalinism was the opposite of communist decency.

Der Stalinismus war das Gegenteil kommunistischer Sittlichkeit.

dieSchicklichkeitnf.

Besides, the meetings he held with friends was marked by decency, modesty and security.

Nebenbei, die Versammlungen mit seinen Freunden waren gekennzeichnet von Schicklichkeit, Bescheidenheit und Sicherheit.

dieHöflichkeitnf.

Modern technology and top-notch knowledge are useless without human decency.

Moderne Technologie und Spitzenkenntnisse bringen ohne menschliche Höflichkeit gar nichts.

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Other translations for decency:

  • Sittenf.
  • Schamhaftigkeitn.

decency: Examples and translations in context

Everyone deserves a baseline of decency, no matter their circumstances.

Jeder verdient eine Grundlage des Anstands, unabhängig von seinen Umständen.

The presumptuous comments about her outfit crossed a line of decency.

Die anmaßenden Kommentare über ihr Outfit überschritten die Grenze des Anstands.

For some fans, online anonymity feels like a licence to kill decency.

Für manche Fans wirkt Online-Anonymität wie ein Freibrief gegen jeden Anstand.

Judas had the decency to hang himself after what he did.

Judas hatte den Anstand, sich nach seiner Tat zu erhängen.

He was a proud man, with much dignity and decency.

Er war ein stolzer Mann, mit viel Würde und Anstand.

The novel's protagonist leads a loose life, caring little for convention or decency.

Die Romanfigur führt ein ausschweifendes Leben und kümmert sich kaum um Anstand oder Konventionen.

But at least he has the decency to keep quiet.

Aber zumindest hat er den Anstand, leise zu sein.

You just didn't have the decency to tell me yourself.

Du hattest nur nicht den Anstand, es mir selbst zu sagen.

See also:

common decency
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