Ganz ehrlich
Example: Ganz ehrlich, ich mag diesen Film sehr.
Definition
"Ganz ehrlich" is a German expression used to emphasize sincerity and truthfulness in a statement. It conveys that the speaker is being completely honest, often to underline their genuine feelings or opinions, as in the example: "Ganz ehrlich, ich mag diesen Film sehr."
Translations
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honestly -
sinceramente -
heel eerlijk -
sincerament -
honnêtement
Etymology
The phrase "ganz ehrlich" comes from the German words "ganz," meaning 'completely' or 'entirely,' and "ehrlich," meaning 'honest' or 'sincere.' Together, they form a common idiomatic expression used to stress honesty, with roots in everyday German speech.
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