frankly in German
frankly in German is ehrlich gesagt, um ehrlich zu sein — frankly means speaking honestly and directly, without holding back.
frankly in German
ehrlich gesagt
(sentence adverb) In truth, to tell the truth.
um ehrlich zu sein
(sentence adverb) In truth, to tell the truth.
What does "frankly" mean?
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adv Speaking honestly and directly, without holding back.
"Can you tell me frankly whether you like the new design?"
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adv Used to emphasize how obvious or strong something is.
"The service at the restaurant was frankly terrible."
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frankly in a sentence
- Can you tell me frankly whether you like the new design?
- Frankly, I think the meeting was a waste of time.
- The service at the restaurant was frankly terrible.
- It is frankly impossible to finish this in an hour.
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What is "frankly" in German?
"frankly" in German is ehrlich gesagt, um ehrlich zu sein. frankly means: Speaking honestly and directly, without holding back.
How do you use "frankly" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you tell me frankly whether you like the new design?" In German, "frankly" is ehrlich gesagt, um ehrlich zu sein.
Are there other ways to say "frankly" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "frankly": ehrlich gesagt, um ehrlich zu sein.
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