Adjective
redlich
Pronunciation: /ˈʁeːtlɪç/
honest; upright
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Meanings
Adjective
- honest; upright
Example sentence
Er hat sich sein Geld immer redlich verdient.
He always earned his money honestly.
Word forms
redlich
Usage
- ein redlicher Mensch — An honest or upright person; somewhat formal wording.
- sich redlich bemühen — Make an honest or earnest effort; a common collocation.
Der Roman schildert ihn als redlichen Handwerker.
The novel portrays him as an honest craftsman.