B1 Expression Neutral

Ich habe ein schlechtes Gewissen.

I have a bad conscience.

Meaning

Feeling guilty or remorseful about something one has done.

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Cultural Background

Germans value directness. Admitting a bad conscience is a sign of integrity.

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Gender check

Always remember Gewissen is neuter!

Meaning

Feeling guilty or remorseful about something one has done.

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Gender check

Always remember Gewissen is neuter!

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct article and adjective.

Ich habe ____ schlechtes Gewissen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ein

Gewissen is neuter, so it takes 'ein'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct article and adjective. Fill Blank A1

Ich habe ____ schlechtes Gewissen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ein

Gewissen is neuter, so it takes 'ein'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neutral and works in almost all situations.

Related Phrases

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Gewissensbisse haben

similar

To have pangs of conscience

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