ADJECTIVE

sachlich/ˈzaxlɪç/objective; matter-of-fact; factual

sachlich is a German adjective that means objective, matter-of-fact, or factual. It is pronounced /ˈzaxlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "sachlicher" and "sachlichsten".

Definitions

1.objective, unbiased, based on facts rather than emotions(attitude/behavior)

a.objective, neutral in judgment or tone

Die Diskussion verlief sehr sachlich und ruhig.The discussion proceeded very objectively and calmly.

2.clear and matter-of-fact, free from embellishment or emotion(style/language)

a.matter-of-fact, straightforward in language or style

Der Bericht ist sachlich geschrieben.The report is written in a matter-of-fact style.

Adjective Forms

Positivesachlich
Comparativesachlicher
Superlativesachlichsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "sachlich" mean in English?
"sachlich" means objective, matter-of-fact, or factual. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "sachlich"?
"sachlich" is pronounced /ˈzaxlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "sachlich"?
The comparative of "sachlich" is "sachlicher" and the superlative is "sachlichsten".
What part of speech is "sachlich"?
"sachlich" is a adjective in German.

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