No. 7,455 in German
gewissen
"Gewissen" means "conscience" in English.
In a sentence
Er hat ein schlechtes Gewissen wegen seiner Lüge.
He feels guilty because of his lie.
Here, 'Gewissen' is used as a noun meaning 'conscience', referring to a person's internal sense of right and wrong.
Sie zeigte einen gewissen Stolz auf ihre Arbeit.
She showed a certain pride in her work.
In this context, 'gewissen' is used as an adjective meaning 'some' or 'certain', indicating a specific but undefined amount or degree.
Durch diese Tat hat er sein Gewissen gereinigt.
Through this deed, he has cleared his conscience.
Once again, 'Gewissen' functions as a noun for 'conscience', emphasizing the individual's moral considerations.
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