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Offenherzigkeit

candour, openheartedness

noun OF-fen-her-tsikh-kyte Rare

Usage Note

Offenherzigkeit means the willingness to speak and feel honestly and openly. It differs from Offenheit by stressing warmth and emotional transparency. Often used to describe interpersonal communication style.

Examples

"Ich schätze ihre Offenherzigkeit in schwierigen Gesprächen."

Natural Translation

I appreciate her candour in difficult conversations.

Literal Translation

I appreciate her openheartedness in difficult conversations.

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