ADJECTIVE
ehrlich/ˈeːɐ̯lɪç/honest; sincere; fair
ehrlich is a German adjective that means honest, sincere, or fair. It is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯lɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ehrlicher" and "ehrlichsten".
Definitions
1.honest and telling the truth(personal trait)
a.not lying or deceiving
Er ist ein sehr ehrlicher Mensch.—He is a very honest person.
2.expressed sincerely and without hiding the truth(communication)
a.direct and open
Danke für deine ehrliche Antwort.—Thank you for your honest answer.
3.fair and not cheating(business/conduct)
a.acting justly
Sie hat immer ehrlich gespielt.—She always played fairly.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | ehrlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | ehrlicher |
| Superlative | ehrlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ehrlich" mean in English?
- "ehrlich" means honest, sincere, or fair. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "ehrlich"?
- "ehrlich" is pronounced /ˈeːɐ̯lɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "ehrlich"?
- The comparative of "ehrlich" is "ehrlicher" and the superlative is "ehrlichsten".
- What part of speech is "ehrlich"?
- "ehrlich" is a adjective in German.
