ehrlich
honest, sincere
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈeːɐ̯lɪç/
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Cultural Note
'Ehrlich gesagt' (honestly speaking) is an extremely common German phrase used to introduce frank opinions. German culture places high value on 'Ehrlichkeit' (honesty) — being direct is generally preferred over sugar-coating the truth. 'Ehrlich währt am längsten' (honesty lasts the longest) is a popular proverb.
📝 Example Sentences
Sei ehrlich zu mir.
Be honest with me.
Ehrlich gesagt, das gefällt mir nicht.
Honestly, I don't like it.
Sie ist ein ehrlicher Mensch.
She is an honest person.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | ehrlich |
| comparative | ehrlicher |
| predicative | ehrlich |
| superlative | am ehrlichsten |