English–German

“frankness” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɔfənhaɪ̯t/

Example

Ich schätze deine Offenheit.

I appreciate your frankness.

Illustration for Offenheit (frankness)

How to say “frankness” in German

“Frankness” in German is Offenheit.

A person leaves the door to inner thoughts and feelings open instead of hiding them.

Full entry for Offenheit: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Offenheit

In vertraulichen Gesprächen schafft Offenheit Vertrauen.

In confidential conversations, frankness builds trust.

Tips for using Offenheit

  • "Offenheit" is feminine, so its definite article is "die"; it is usually an uncountable quality noun rather than a pluralized set of disclosures.

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