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How to Say ‘Well, at least you're honest.’ in German

Na, immerhin bist du ehrlich.

nah IM-er-hin bist doo AIR-likh

[nah IM-er-hin bist doo AIR-likh]

💬 Usage Tip: Na at the start is a little sound like "well" that softens what follows. It often carries a teasing or wry tone.

Phrase Breakdown

Na, immerhin

nah IM-er-hin

Well, at least

'Na' is a casual 'well'. 'immerhin' means at least, finding something positive. Stress 'im-mer-HIN'.

Example

Na, immerhin regnet es nicht.

Well, at least it's not raining.

Words in this phrase

[nah]

well

Interjection expressing mild reaction.

Example

Na, das ist gut.

Well, that's good.

immerhin

[IM-er-hin]

at least

Points out a positive side.

Example

Immerhin regnet es nicht.

At least it isn't raining.

bist du ehrlich.

bist doo AIR-likh

you are honest.

The verb comes before the subject because 'immerhin' starts the sentence.

Example

Wenigstens bist du ehrlich.

At least you're honest.

Words in this phrase

bist

[bist]

are

The second person singular form of 'to be'.

Example

Du bist pünktlich.

You are punctual.

[doo]

you (singular/informal)

Used when speaking to one person informally.

Example

Wie fühlst du dich heute Abend?

How do you feel this evening?

ehrlich

[AIR-likh]

honest

Truthful, sincere.

Example

Er ist sehr ehrlich.

He is very honest.

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