🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

offen gesagt

Pronunciation / Transliteration: offen gesagt

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Frankly/ˈfræŋkli/
adverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Offen gesagt, war ich von der Präsentation nicht beeindruckt."

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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In an open, honest, and direct manner.

    "Frankly, I don't think this plan will work."
  2. 2

    Used to introduce a statement that may be considered blunt or straightforward.

    "Frankly speaking, I was not impressed by the presentation."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'frankly' originates from the Middle English term 'frank,' which comes from the Old French 'franc,' meaning 'free' or 'open.' The evolution reflects a shift towards expressing honesty and directness in communication, particularly in the 14th century.

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