Translations for „virtue“ in the English » Slovenian Dictionary

vir·tue [ˈvɜ:tju:, -tʃu:] N

1. virtue (good quality):

virtue

vrlina f

2. virtue no pl (morality):

virtue

krepost(nost) f

virtue

čednost f

3. virtue (advantage):

virtue

odlika f

virtue

prednost f

4. virtue no pl (benefit):

virtue

korist f

5. virtue hist (chastity):

virtue

nedolžnost f

virtue

čistost f

6. virtue form (because of):

by virtue of sth

zaradi česa

virtue N

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virtue (power)

moč

Usage examples with virtue

a paragon of virtue iron

utelešenje kreposti

she is the embodiment of virtue

ona je utelešenje kreposti

easiness is a virtue in grammar, pace old-fashioned grammarians

z vsem spoštovanjem do staromodnih slovničarjev, enostavnost je v slovnici vrlina

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Pagan philosophy had previously held that the pursuit of virtue should not be secondary to bodily concerns.

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This literature emphasized the virtues of simplicity and efficiency.

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He equates violence with life, creativity, and virtue.

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Hunting was considered as a sport, but also a way of showing bravery, chivalric virtue while hunting dangerous prays such as wild boars and bears.

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Her chief virtues were "frugalitas, severitas" and "fidelis" frugality, sternness, and faithfulness.

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He drew up a list of female virtues and vices and sought a woman who would be evenly balanced between the two.

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He who possesses inner virtue will think himself always in the right, and denigrate those who do not do as he does.

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They were, it was proclaimed, being well-treated by virtue of "bushido" generosity.

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It includes loyalty to friends, family, and community, and requires virtue, equality, and familiarity.

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Chapter 5 considers choice, willingness and deliberation in cases which exemplify not only virtue, but vice.

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