Skip to content

redlich

honestly, uprightly

adverb RAYD-likh Rare

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.

Explore German by topic