ehrlich
/ˈeːɐ̯lɪç/
adjective
A2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
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honest
From Ehre (honor).
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Sei ehrlich zu mir.
Be honest with me.
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Similar words
Close synonyms for "sincere, honest"; ehrlich is the everyday word, aufrichtig is slightly more formal/emotional.
Vertrauenswürdig is trustworthy, someone you can rely on; ehrlich is honest, someone who tells the truth — related but not identical qualities.
Practice
1 What does ehrlich mean?
honest
2 Fill the gap: Sei ___ zu mir.
Full sentence: Sei ehrlich zu mir. (Be honest with me.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches ehrlich?
ehrlich: neutral register, core frequency, general domain, positive connotation.
See also
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