anstandshalber

Based on: Anstand
Adverb
1.

for decency’s sake

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  • Ich habe anstandshalber mit dem Essen gewartet, bis sie von der Toilette zurück war.
  • For decency's sake, I waited to eat until she was back from the restroom.
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How many meanings does the German word 'anstandshalber' have?

anstandshalber has 1 distinct meaning: 1. for decency’s sake.

What is 'anstandshalber' related to?

The word 'anstandshalber' is related to Anstand.

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