B2
Collocation
Neutral
Meaning
To feel guilty or remorseful about one's actions.
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Cultural Background
Germans value directness. Admitting you have a bad conscience is a way to show you are taking responsibility.
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Use with 'wegen'
Always use 'wegen' + genitive/dative to explain the cause.
Meaning
To feel guilty or remorseful about one's actions.
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Use with 'wegen'
Always use 'wegen' + genitive/dative to explain the cause.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
Ich ____ ein schlechtes Gewissen.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: habe
The phrase is used with 'haben'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
Fill Blank
A1
Ich ____ ein schlechtes Gewissen.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: habe
The phrase is used with 'haben'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional emails.
Related Phrases
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Gewissensbisse haben
similarTo have pangs of conscience
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