redlich
honest; upright; fair; sincere.
English translations
- 01
honest
- 02
upright
- 03
fair
- 04
genuine
Word details
- German meaning
- Ehrlich, aufrichtig und fair im Verhalten.
- English meaning
- honest, upright
- Synonym
- ehrlich, aufrichtig
- German example
- Er ist ein redlicher Geschäftsmann.
- English example
- He is an honest businessman.
- Comparative
- redlicherSuperlative: am redlichsten
Related words
- Redlichkeit
Integrity
- Unredlichkeit
Dishonesty
- unredlich
Dishonest
- ehrenhaft
Honorable
- unlauter
Unfair
- Manipulierer
manipulator
- nichts Gutes im Schilde führen
The idiom 'to be up to no good' means that someone has bad intentions or is planning something dishonest.
- mauscheln
To wheel and deal
- Integrität
Integrity
- ehrlich
Honest
- Korruption
Corruption
Example sentences with “redlich”
Er hat sich redlich bemüht. (He tried honestly/sincerely.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'redlich' formal?
Yes, it is a slightly elevated or old-fashioned way of saying 'ehrlich' (honest).