sachliche
Translation
factual, objective, matter-of-fact, businesslike
Examples
Eine sachliche Diskussion ist wichtig.
A factual discussion is important.
Bitte geben Sie eine sachliche Antwort.
Please give an objective answer.
Wir brauchen sachliche Informationen.
We need factual information.
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.