Ehrlich
Example: Er ist immer ehrlich zu seinen Freunden und Kollegen.
Definition
"Ehrlich" describes a person or behavior characterized by truthfulness, sincerity, and straightforwardness, without deceit or fraud. For example, someone who is "ehrlich" always tells the truth and acts with integrity in their relationships and dealings.
Etymology
The word "ehrlich" comes from the Old High German "ēra", meaning 'honor' or 'esteem', combined with the suffix '-lich' which denotes an adjective. Did you know? "Ehrlich" originally implied someone worthy of honor, reflecting the value placed on honesty in German culture.
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"Ehrlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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