um ehrlich zu sein

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/ʊm ˈeːɐ̯lɪç tsuː zaɪ̯n/
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Expresses the idea “to be honest” in everyday German.
Practice using um ehrlich zu sein in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: um ehrlich zu sein.
    The expression means to be honest.
  • Der Ausdruck „um ehrlich zu sein“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is to be honest.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „um ehrlich zu sein“.
    In this context it conveys to be honest.
  • Lernende verwenden „um ehrlich zu sein“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates to be honest.
  • Er antwortete einfach: um ehrlich zu sein.
    The speaker uses to be honest.

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Meaning

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Expresses the idea “to be honest” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: um ehrlich zu sein.
    The expression means to be honest.
  • Der Ausdruck „um ehrlich zu sein“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is to be honest.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „um ehrlich zu sein“.
    In this context it conveys to be honest.
  • Er antwortete einfach: um ehrlich zu sein.
    The speaker uses to be honest.
  • Lernende verwenden „um ehrlich zu sein“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates to be honest.

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Etymology

A fixed German combination whose words together carry the established meaning “to be honest”.

FAQ

What does um ehrlich zu sein mean?

Expresses the idea “to be honest” in everyday German.

How is um ehrlich zu sein used?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

Is um ehrlich zu sein common?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

How is um ehrlich zu sein pronounced?

It is pronounced as shown in the entry: um ehrlich zu sein.

What should learners remember?

Expresses the idea “to be honest” in everyday German.

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