falsehood / guile
der Falsch
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falsehood / guile
Dishonesty or hidden evil intent in a person's behavior. The word is archaic or elevated and is now used mainly in the expression „ohne Falsch“ (without guile) to describe sincere, honest people.
Sie war ein Mensch ohne Falsch, dem alle vertrauen konnten.
She was a person without guile whom everyone could trust.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Falsches |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Falsch | – |
| accusative | den Falsch | – |
| dative | dem Falsch | – |
| genitive | des Falsches des Falschs | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
„Der Falsch“ (falsehood / guile) now occurs almost exclusively in the fixed expression „ohne Falsch“ (without guile). It describes a person as sincere and free of hidden evil intentions.
Wer ihn kennt, weiß, dass er ohne Falsch ist.
Anyone who knows him knows that he is without guile.
The word sounds archaic or elevated and is not part of everyday vocabulary. It is found especially in literary, religious, or solemn texts.
In der Erzählung wird der Junge als ein Wesen ohne Falsch dargestellt.
In the story, the boy is portrayed as a being without guile.
„Ohne Falsch“ (without guile) often follows words for people or human qualities. The expression refers to a person's character, not to the factual correctness of a statement.
Man spürte bei ihr eine Herzlichkeit ohne Falsch.
You could sense a guileless warmth in her.
