Gewissen
to have a guilty conscience
The German word 'Gewissen' is used to describe the moral sense of right and wrong that governs a person's thoughts and actions. It is often used in the context of reminding someone to do what is right or to feel guilty for doing something wrong. It can also be used to describe a person's inner voice or moral compass.
Example sentences using: Gewissen
Ich habe ein reines Gewissen.
I have a clear conscience.
This phrase is used when someone feels no guilt in their actions or decisions, indicating that they have 'a clear conscience'.
Du kannst nach eigenem Gewissen handeln.
You can act according to your own conscience.
This phrase means that one can take actions based on their personal judgment or belief system, it's like saying 'one can act according to their own conscience'.
Sein Gewissen plagte ihn.
His conscience was troubling him.
The phrase implies that the person is experiencing guilt or remorse over something he has done, hence 'his conscience is troubling him'.