hemdsärmelig
informal; sleeves-rolled-up (pragmatic)
English translations
- 01
shirt-sleeved
- 02
informal
Word details
- German meaning
- Ungezwungen, unkonventionell und direkt im Umgang mit anderen.
- English meaning
- informal, unceremonious, down-to-earth
- Synonym
- unkonventionell
- German example
- Er ist ein hemdsärmeliger Typ, der schnell Kontakte knüpft.
- English example
- He is an informal guy who makes contacts quickly.
Example sentences with “hemdsärmelig”
Er hat einen hemdsärmeligen Führungsstil. (He has an informal, hands-on leadership style.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'hemdsärmelig' suggest?
It suggests a pragmatic, direct, and unpretentious approach to work.