honorable
ehrenwert – ehrenwerter – am ehrenwertesten
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honorable
Deserving respect and esteem because someone acts morally upright, honestly, or as a good example.
Sie ist eine ehrenwerte Frau, die sich seit Jahren für benachteiligte Kinder einsetzt.
She is an honorable woman who has been supporting disadvantaged children for years.
| basic form | ehrenwert |
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| comparative | ehrenwerter |
| superlative | am ehrenwertesten |
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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In „ehrenwert“ (honorable), the words „Ehre“ (honor) and „wert“ (worthy) can be recognized. Here, the element „wert“ shows that a person or thing deserves honor and recognition.
Ihr Einsatz für Menschen in Not ist ehrenwert.
Her commitment to people in need is honorable.
„Ehrenwert“ (honorable) belongs more to elevated language and can sound solemn. It is suitable, for example, in public speeches in which someone is honored.
Heute ehren wir einen ehrenwerten Bürger unserer Stadt.
Today we honor an honorable citizen of our city.
„Ehrenwert“ (honorable) describes not only people, but often also their intentions and goals. Typical collocations are „ehrenwerte Absichten“ (honorable intentions), „ehrenwerte Motive“ (honorable motives), and „ein ehrenwertes Ziel“ (an honorable goal).
Sie verfolgt ein ehrenwertes Ziel, auch wenn ihr Plan schwer umzusetzen ist.
She is pursuing an honorable goal, even though her plan is difficult to implement.
