No. 4,556 in Swedish
ärlig
Honest.
In a sentence
Hon är alltid ärlig och säger sanningen.
She is always honest and tells the truth.
The word 'ärlig' here describes a person's consistent characteristic of being truthful.
Det är viktigt att vara ärlig i sina känslor.
It is important to be honest about one's feelings.
In this sentence, 'ärlig' refers to the necessity of expressing one's emotions sincerely.
Jag uppskattar när människor är öppna och ärliga med mig.
I appreciate when people are open and honest with me.
Here, 'ärlig' illustrates the quality of being truthful and straightforward in interactions.
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