ernst
serious
Wenn jemand nicht lacht und etwas wichtig nimmt, ist diese Person so.
The German word "ernst" is an adjective meaning "serious" or "earnest". It describes a tone, situation, or person characterized by sincerity, gravity, or solemnity.
- The word "ernst" is not a compound, so no sub-word breakdown is needed.
- Related words:
- seriös (serious, respectable)
- gewichtig (weighty, important)
- sachlich (objective, matter-of-fact)
Differences:
- Ernst emphasizes sincerity or solemnity, often in emotional or personal contexts.
- Seriös points to reliability or respectability, often about character or reputation.
- Sachlich focuses on objectivity or fact-based seriousness, less emotional.
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Examples
Er ist ein ernster Mensch.adjective
He is a serious person.
Die Situation erscheint sehr ernst.adjective
The situation appears very serious.
Die Lage wird plötzlich sehr ernst.adjective
The situation suddenly becomes very serious.
Trotzdem sieht er immer ernst aus.adjective
Nevertheless, he always looks serious.
Unser Lehrer schaut sehr ernst.adjective
Our teacher looks very serious.
Das Gespräch war ernst und wichtig.adjective
The conversation was serious and important.
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