ehrlich
adj · /ˈeːrlɪç/ ·Etymology
Inherited from Middle High German ērlich, from Old High German ērlīh, from Proto-West Germanic *aiʀulīk. Equivalent to Ehre (“honour”) + -lich (“-ly”).
Translation
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decent, honorable, honest
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Er hat sich sein Vermögen mit ehrlicher Arbeit verdient.
He earned his wealth by honest work.
- above board source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
- above-board source:wikdict-en-de-stardict
- sincere source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en
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honest, truthful, true
eine ehrliche Antwort
an honest answer
Um ehrlich zu sein, mag ich dieses Gericht nicht.
To be honest, I don't like this dish.