English–German

“honest” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːɐ̯lɪç/

Example

Er ist ein ehrlicher Mann.

He is an honest man.

Illustration for ehrlich (honest)

How to say “honest” in German

“Honest” in German is ehrlich.

A person whose words match the truth and contain no hidden deception.

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

Example sentences with ehrlich

Das ist eine ehrliche Antwort.

That is an honest answer.

Tips for using ehrlich

  • In ehrlich gesagt, ehrlich usually introduces a frank personal opinion and often translates as 'frankly' rather than describing a person's general character.

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