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sachlich

factual, objective, matter-of-fact

adjective ZAKH-likh Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Sachlich describes communication that sticks to facts and avoids emotion; bitte bleiben Sie sachlich means 'please stick to the facts'. It is a key virtue in German professional and public discourse.

Examples

"Der Richter bat die Parteien, sachlich und ruhig zu bleiben."

Natural Translation

The judge asked the parties to remain factual and calm.

Literal Translation

The judge asked the parties factual and calm to remain.

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