This is the 13855th most frequent German word.
ethischer
"Ethischer" means "ethical" or "more ethical" in English.
The word 'ethischer' is an adjective in this sentence, modifying the noun 'Konsum'. It is used in its singular nominative case to describe a type of consumption.
Ethischer Konsum kann die Wirtschaft positiv beeinflussen.
Ethical consumption can positively influence the economy.
Here, 'ethischer' is again an adjective, modifying the singular masculine noun 'Ansatz'. It is in the nominative case, describing the approach.
Ein ethischer Ansatz in der Forschung ist entscheidend.
An ethical approach in research is crucial.
In this sentence, 'ethischer' is an attributive adjective modifying 'motivierte Entscheidungen', indicating the ethical motivation behind decisions.