zedenleer

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of zede (ethics) +‎ -n- +‎ leer (teaching, study).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzeː.də(n)ˌleːr/
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  • Hyphenation: ze‧den‧leer

Noun

zedenleer f (plural zedenleren)

  1. moral philosophy
    Synonym: zedenkunde
    In de lessen zedenleer wordt ethiek en moraliteit besproken.
    Moral philosophy and ethics are discussed in the classes of moral philosophy.
    Zedenleer onderzoekt de principes die ons gedrag en onze keuzes beïnvloeden.
    Moral philosophy examines the principles that influence our behavior and choices.
    Zedenleer is een belangrijk vakgebied dat ons helpt nadenken over wat juist en fout is.
    Moral philosophy is an important field that helps us reflect on what is right and wrong.
  2. (Belgium) a secular school subject on ethics and society, offered as an alternative to religious instruction at school.