ehrlich
Translation
honest, sincere, fair
Examples
Er ist ein ehrlicher Mensch.
He is an honest person.
Ich gebe dir eine ehrliche Antwort.
I'll give you an honest answer.
Das ist ein ehrlicher Preis.
That is a fair price.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) ((Noun)) as an attributive adjective. He is an honest man.
((Subject)) sein ((Adjective)) as a predicative adjective. His answer was honest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sincere, upright; Antonyms: dishonest, deceitful
Etymology
From 'Ehre' (honor) + '-lich' (adjective suffix, like '-ly'). Literally 'honor-like'.
Memory Tips
Someone who has 'Ehre' (honor) is 'ehrlich' (honest).