gravierend
serious
so stark oder wichtig, dass es große Folgen hat oder viel verändert.
The German word "gravierend" is an adjective that means "serious", "grave", or "severe". It is derived from the verb "gravieren", which means "to engrave", giving a connotation of something being deeply impressed or noteworthy. "Gravierend" is often used to describe issues or problems that are of critical significance or have a major impact.
Similar words in German include "ernst" (serious), "schwerwiegend" (weighty or serious), and "dramatisch" (dramatic). The key difference is that "gravierend" specifically implies a significant or serious nature in context, while the other terms may not capture the same depth or severity.
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Examples
Der Fehler war gravierend.adjective
The mistake was serious.
Diese Verletzung ist gravierend.adjective
This injury is serious.
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