German word

fair

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectivefair

Example

Das ist ein fairer Preis.

That is a fair price.

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More examples

Er erwartet eine faire Behandlung.

He expects fair treatment.

Core concept

A balanced deal in which no side is treated unfairly and the terms are acceptable.

Common phrases

  • faire Behandlung

    fair treatment

  • fairer Wettbewerb

    fair competition

  • faires Verhalten

    fair behavior

Similar words

gerecht: Right and proper according to law or moral standards.
angemessen: Suitable for the situation and not excessive or inappropriate.
neutral: Impartial and not favoring either side.
gleich: Equal in amount, level, or condition.

Definition in German

Fair bedeutet gerecht und unparteiisch; alle Beteiligten werden gleich behandelt.

Word origin

German fair is a borrowing from English fair, which developed from Middle English fair and Old English fæger, originally meaning beautiful.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, fair takes normal endings: ein fairer Preis, eine faire Regel, and faire Bedingungen.

Other meanings

  • reasonableadjective
  • honestadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Fairnessfairnessnoun
  • fairerweiseto be fairadverb
  • Fairplayfair playnoun

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