Ehrlich
Example: Er ist immer ehrlich zu seinen Freunden und sagt die Wahrheit.
Definition
"Ehrlich" describes someone who is truthful, sincere, and straightforward, often characterized by a commitment to honesty and integrity. For example, saying "Er ist immer ehrlich zu seinen Freunden" means he is always honest with his friends and tells the truth.
Etymology
The word "ehrlich" comes from the Old High German word "ēralīh," which means honorable or noble. It is related to the noun "Ehre" meaning honor. Did you know? The concept of being "ehrlich" was closely tied to personal honor in medieval German culture.
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"Ehrlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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