This is the 2560th most frequent Dutch word.
eerlijk
Honest.
The word 'eerlijk' in this sentence means 'honest', describing the speaker's truthful nature in their relationships.
Ik ben altijd eerlijk tegen mijn vrienden.
I am always honest with my friends.
Here, 'eerlijk' means 'fairly', illustrating that the distribution was just and equitable.
Deze prijs is eerlijk verdeeld onder de deelnemers.
This prize is fairly distributed among the participants.
In this usage, 'eerlijk gezegd' translates to 'honestly saying', used as a phrase to introduce a candid opinion or statement.