die Tugend
virtue
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈtuːɡn̩t/
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Cultural Note
The idiomatic phrase 'aus der Not eine Tugend machen' (to make a virtue out of necessity) is very common in German. Classical German philosophy, especially Kant, placed Tugend at the center of moral thinking.
📝 Example Sentences
Geduld ist eine Tugend.
Patience is a virtue.
Ehrlichkeit zählt zu den wichtigsten Tugenden.
Honesty is among the most important virtues.
Er macht aus der Not eine Tugend.
He makes a virtue out of necessity.