Aufrichtigkeit

sincerity

noun OWF-rikh-tikh-kyt Rare

Also means

honesty

Usage Note

Aufrichtigkeit means sincerity or straightforwardness, from aufrichtig (sincere, candid). It values openness of intent rather than mere factual truth-telling, which is Ehrlichkeit. Often praised in personal relationships: mit großer Aufrichtigkeit sprechen.

Examples

"Seine Aufrichtigkeit gewann ihm viele Freunde."

Natural Translation

His sincerity won him many friends.

Literal Translation

His sincerity won him many friends.

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