sachlicher
Translation
factual, objective, matter-of-fact, businesslike
Examples
Ein sachlicher Beobachter würde zustimmen.
An objective observer would agree.
Das Ergebnis sachlicher Analyse ist klar.
The result of factual analysis is clear.
Seine Kritik wurde mit der Zeit sachlicher.
His criticism became more objective over time.
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.
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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.