gewissenhaft
C1conscientious
- English meaning
- conscientious
- CEFR level
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gewissenhaft in a sentence
Er ist sehr gewissenhaft in seiner Arbeit.
Word family
gewissenhaft is built from das Gewissen (conscience) and die Haft (detention / custody / imprisonment). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
Words built on gewissenhaft:
Words that go with gewissenhaft
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Questions about gewissenhaft
What does gewissenhaft mean in English?
gewissenhaft means "conscientious". For example: "Er ist sehr gewissenhaft in seiner Arbeit."
What level is gewissenhaft in German?
gewissenhaft is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.
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