German word

Offenheit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɔfənhaɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfrankness

Example

Ich schätze deine Offenheit.

I appreciate your frankness.

Illustration for Offenheit (frankness)

More examples

In vertraulichen Gesprächen schafft Offenheit Vertrauen.

In confidential conversations, frankness builds trust.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Offenheit zeigen

    show frankness

  • Offenheit im Gespräch

    frankness in conversation

  • Offenheit gegenüber Kritik

    frankness toward criticism

Similar words

Direktheit: Clear, straightforward communication without unnecessary detours.
Ehrlichkeit: Truthful communication about facts or personal feelings.
Offenherzigkeit: An open-hearted readiness to share personal feelings.
Aufrichtigkeit: Honest speech guided by genuine intent.

Definition in German

die Bereitschaft, ehrlich und offen eigene Gedanken und Gefühle auszudrücken

Word origin

Offenheit is formed from the adjective "offen" with the noun-forming suffix "-heit", naming the quality of being open.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • opennessnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • offenherzigfrankadjective
  • Offenherzigkeitfranknessnoun

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