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How to Say ‘She's very honest.’ in German

Sie ist sehr ehrlich.

zee ist zair AIR-likh

[zee ist zair AIR-likh]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Honesty and directness are prized in Germany, so this lands as real praise rather than a backhanded compliment.

Phrase Breakdown

Sie ist

zee ist

She is

'Sie' sounds like 'zee'.

Example

Sie ist nett.

She is nice.

Words in this phrase

Sie

[zee]

she

Third-person singular feminine subject pronoun.

Example

Sie isst kein Gluten.

She doesn't eat gluten.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

sehr ehrlich.

zair AIR-likh

very honest.

Both words have a long 'eh' sound. 'ehrlich' ends in a soft 'ch'.

Example

Sei ehrlich!

Be honest!

Words in this phrase

sehr

[zair]

very

An adverb used to strengthen an adjective or description.

Example

Die Atmosphäre ist Sehr respektvoll.

The atmosphere is very respectful.

ehrlich

[AIR-likh]

honest

Adjective describing someone who tells the truth and is sincere.

Example

Sie ist eine ehrliche Person.

She is an honest person.

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