hemdsärmelig

informal; sleeves-rolled-up (pragmatic)

English translations

  1. 01

    shirt-sleeved

  2. 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”

  1. 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.