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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
adv
(sentence adverb) In truth, to tell the truth.
um ehrlich zu sein
adv
(sentence adverb) In truth, to tell the truth.

What does "frankly" mean?

  1. adv Speaking honestly and directly, without holding back.
    "Frankly, I think the meeting was a waste of time."
  2. adv Used to emphasize how obvious or strong something is.
    "The excuse was frankly ridiculous."

frankly in a sentence

  • Frankly, I think the meeting was a waste of time.
  • She spoke frankly about the mistakes the team had made.
  • The excuse was frankly ridiculous.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "Frankly, I think the meeting was a waste of time." 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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