Example: Er ist immer ehrlich und sagt die Wahrheit.
Definition
"Ehrlich sein" means to be truthful and sincere, always expressing what is true and genuine without deceit. It refers to a person's behavior of consistently telling the truth and acting with integrity in various situations.
Translations
be honest
ser sincero
eerlijk zijn
ser sincer
être honnête
Etymology
The phrase "ehrlich sein" comes from the German adjective "ehrlich," meaning honest or sincere, combined with the verb "sein," meaning to be. "Ehrlich" is derived from the Old High German word "ērlihc," which relates to honor and respectability. Did you know that being "ehrlich" was historically connected to a person's social honor and reputation?
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