ernst
serious
not joking
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ernst synonyms
What's the difference between ernst / wichtig / streng / feierlich / schroff / ernsthaft
Important or of value; a very general word for something priority-worthy, not for being non-joking.
Strict, demanding, and not lenient; it describes rules, upbringing, or a person's manner rather than being serious in the sense of not joking.
Ceremonial, solemn, and festive in tone; often used for events, speech, or atmosphere.
Abrupt, curt, and somewhat rude in communication; describes how someone speaks or behaves.
Seriously, in earnest, without joking; very close to the core meaning, especially for intention or attitude.
Severe or very serious in consequences; typically used for problems, mistakes, illnesses, or violations.
Respectable, reliable, and trustworthy; often used for people, companies, offers, or appearance rather than for not joking.
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How to pronounce ernst and what this word means
ernst means serious. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ernst
[ɛʁnst]
ernst translation
serious
ernst examples
Im Unterricht ist Ben immer ernst.
ernst transcription
[ɛʁnst]
Questions about this word
ernst meaning: what does it mean?
nicht zum Scherzen neigend; ernst und aufmerksam
ernst pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ernst is pronounced as [ɛʁnst]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ernst definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Im Unterricht ist Ben immer ernst. Translation: На уроке Бен всегда серьёзный.
Is ernst part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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