Also means
earnestly, sincerely
Usage Note
Redlich (from Rede, speech, via a moral sense) means with honesty, integrity, and uprightness of character. Redlich bemüht sein — to make an honest, genuine effort. It is moderately formal and slightly old-fashioned, but still current in legal language and formal moral judgments.
Examples
"Er hat sich redlich um eine Lösung bemüht."
Natural Translation
He made an honest effort to find a solution.
Literal Translation
He has himself honestly around a solution strived.
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