sachlichen
Translation
factual, objective, matter-of-fact, businesslike
Examples
Ich danke für den sachlichen Rat.
I thank you for the factual advice.
Er antwortete mit einem sachlichen Ton.
He answered in a matter-of-fact tone.
Wir müssen bei den sachlichen Fakten bleiben.
We must stick to the objective facts.
Grammar Patterns
attributive use: ((a sachlicher/eine sachliche/ein sachliches + Noun)) a factual/objective... Er schrieb einen sachlichen Bericht.
predicative use: ((sth./sb.)) ist sachlich something/someone is objective. Seine Antwort war sehr sachlich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: objective, sober, impartial; Antonyms: biased, emotional, subjective
Etymology
From 'die Sache' (the thing, matter, fact) + the adjective suffix '-lich'. It literally means 'relating to the matter' or 'fact-like'.
Memory Tips
To be 'sachlich' is to stick to the 'Sache' (the facts/matter) and not let emotions get in the way.