sachlich
factual · objective
Etwas ist ohne Gefühle oder persönliche Meinung dargestellt, nur auf Fakten und Wirklichkeit bezogen.
The German word "sachlich" is an adjective meaning "factual", "objective", or "matter-of-fact". It comes from the noun "Sache", which means "thing", "matter", or "issue".
Similar words:
- objektiv (objective)
- neutral (neutral)
- neutral (impartial)
Difference:
- "sachlich" emphasizes focusing on facts and ignoring emotions or personal opinions.
- "objektiv" stresses a neutral, unbiased viewpoint.
- "neutral" means not taking sides or showing no bias.
In use, "sachlich" often relates to communication or discussion being calm and fact-based.
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Examples
Seine Argumente sind immer sachlich.adjective
His arguments are always factual.
Die Diskussion sollte sachlich bleiben.adjective
The discussion should remain objective.
Können wir das Thema sachlicher besprechen?adverb
Can we discuss the topic more objectively?
Ein sachliches Gespräch löst das Problem meistens schneller.adjective
A factual conversation usually solves the problem faster.
Warum antwortest du nicht auf sachliche Weise?adjective
Why do you not answer in a factual way?
Ich bevorzuge einen sachlichen Schreibstil für meinen Bericht.adjective
I prefer an objective writing style for my report.
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