Ehrlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ehrlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "honest", "sincere" or "truthful". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "ehrlich"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: ehrlicher
  • Superlative: am ehrlichsten

Meanings of "ehrlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Sincere, honest, truthful, and acting with integrity"

"Ehrlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist ein ehrlicher Mensch, dem man vertrauen kann.He is an honest person whom you can trust.
  2. Sei bitte ehrlich zu mir und sag mir die Wahrheit.Please be honest with me and tell me the truth.
  3. Eine ehrliche Antwort ist besser als eine höfliche Lüge.An honest answer is better than a polite lie.

2.) "In a sincere or honest manner"

"Ehrlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ehrlich gesagt, gefällt mir dein neues Auto nicht besonders.Honestly, I don't particularly like your new car.
  2. Er hat mir ehrlich seine Meinung gesagt.He honestly told me his opinion.
  3. Ich muss ehrlich zugeben, dass ich einen Fehler gemacht habe.I must honestly admit that I made a mistake.
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