gewissenhaft
conscientiously · conscientious
Beschreibt eine Person, die sehr genau arbeitet, auf kleine Details achtet und ihre Aufgaben zuverlässig erfüllt.
The German word "gewissenhaft" is an adjective that means "conscientious" or "diligent". It is composed of "Gewissen" meaning "conscience" and the suffix "haft" which often denotes a characteristic or quality. It describes a person who is meticulous, careful, and ethical in their actions and work.
Similar words in German include:
- "sorgfältig" (careful)
- "gründlich" (thorough)
- "pflichtbewusst" (dutiful)
Differences:
- Sorgfältig: Focuses more on being careful and attentive to detail, but lacks the ethical or moral dimension implied by "gewissenhaft".
- Gründlich: Emphasizes thoroughness and depth in action. It doesn't necessarily carry the moral weight that "gewissenhaft" does.
- Pflichtbewusst: Highlights a strong sense of duty and responsibility, which is a component of being "gewissenhaft", but without the emphasis on meticulous attention to detail.
In summary, while all these terms indicate a conscientious and diligent approach, "gewissenhaft" uniquely combines ethical responsibility with meticulous attention to detail.
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Examples
Sie erledigt ihre Aufgaben gewissenhaft.adverb
She completes her tasks conscientiously.
Er geht gewissenhaft vor.adverb
He proceeds conscientiously.
Er erledigt die Aufgabe gewissenhaft.adverb
He completes the task conscientiously.
Sie geht gewissenhaft ihren Aufgaben nach.adverb
She conscientiously attends to her tasks.
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