ernst
serious
Meaning of ernst
nicht zum Scherzen aufgelegt, ohne Lachen
not joking
Pronunciation
ernst with English translation
ernst usage examples
Im Unterricht ist Ben immer ernst.
Ben is always serious in class.
Sie sprach mit ernstem Gesicht.
She spoke with a serious face.
ernst synonyms
What's the difference between ernst, wichtig, streng, feierlich, schroff, and 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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ernst belongs to the topic "Personality Traits →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
Related words and lists for ernst
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Words
selbstständig — independent
vorsichtig — careful
verantwortlich — responsible
bodenständig — down-to-earth
Verantwortung — responsibilityEentschlossen — determined
organisiert — organized
praktisch — practical
hingebungsvoll — dedicated
ehrgeizig — ambitious
flexibel — flexible
aufgabenorientiert — task-orientedQuestions about this word
What does ernst mean?
not joking
How do you pronounce ernst?
ernst is pronounced [ɛʁnst].
How is ernst used in a sentence?
Ben is always serious in class. Translation: Im Unterricht ist Ben immer ernst.
Is ernst part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, ernst (serious) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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