redlich

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German

Etymology

reden (to talk, verb) +‎ -lich (-like, adjectival suffix), literally talkish; tending to talk. The verb reden can also mean that one is speaking of or revealing a truth to (someone/something), so while it literally means 'to talk', it implies in some cases that one will speak with forthcomingness or truth on a subject and not conceal it.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʁeːtlɪç/
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Adjective

redlich (strong nominative masculine singular redlicher, comparative redlicher, superlative am redlichsten)

  1. honest; upright
    Synonyms: aufrichtig, ehrlich

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Further reading

  • redlich” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • redlich” in Duden online
  • redlich” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon