No. 11,737 in German
tacheles
"Tacheles" means to speak bluntly, directly, or straightforwardly without sugarcoating.
In a sentence
Jetzt lass uns endlich Tacheles reden.
Now let's finally be straightforward.
The word 'Tacheles' here means 'straightforwardness,' referring to speaking honestly and directly.
Ich verstehe das nicht, könnte jemand Tacheles reden?
I don't understand this; could someone speak plainly?
Here, 'Tacheles' suggests plain-speaking or clarity to make communication understandable.
Wenn du mich fragen willst, dann lass uns Tacheles reden.
If you want to ask me something, then let's speak frankly.
In this instance, 'Tacheles' implies frankness or honesty in the discussion.
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