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Das Gewissen
Not to be confused with Bewusstsein (consciousness), Gewissen is your internal moral compass of right and wrong.
Examples in context
Ich habe ein schlechtes Gewissen.
I have a guilty conscience.
Er handelt nach seinem besten Gewissen.
He acts according to his best conscience.
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