ehrlich
Translation
honest, sincere, frank
Examples
Er ist ein ehrlicher Mensch.
He is an honest person.
Ehrlich gesagt, das gefällt mir nicht.
Honestly, I don't like that.
Sei bitte ehrlich zu mir.
Please be honest with me.
Grammar Patterns
to be honest with ((sb.)) to tell someone the truth Please be honest with me.
honestly (adverbial phrase) speaking frankly Honestly, I don't like it.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufrichtig (sincere), offen (open); Antonyms: unehrlich (dishonest), verlogen (deceitful)
Etymology
Derived from 'Ehre' (honor). The idea is that someone who has honor is honest.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the word 'Ehre' (honor). An honorable person is an 'ehrlich' person.