Gewissen

das

B1 Noun

English Translation

conscience

What does „Gewissen" mean in English?

„Gewissen" is a German noun (das) meaning "conscience" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Gender

das Gewissen

Example Sentences

1

Ich habe deinen Geburtstag vergessen. Ich habe ein ganz schlechtes Gewissen.

I forgot your birthday. I have a very bad conscience.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

wissen — to know (a fact) wissen — to know (a fact) wissen — to know

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