ernst
serious
not joking
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ernst synonyms
What's the difference between ernst / wichtig / streng / feierlich / schroff / ernsthaft
Sincere, honest, and without pretence; it refers more to genuineness than to being serious in the sense of not joking.
Er war mir gegenüber immer aufrichtig.
Он всегда был со мной искренним.
Important or of value; a very general word for something priority-worthy, not for being non-joking.
Das ist eine wichtige Entscheidung.
Это важное решение.
Strict, demanding, and not lenient; it describes rules, upbringing, or a person's manner rather than being serious in the sense of not joking.
Der Lehrer ist sehr streng.
Учитель очень строгий.
Ceremonial, solemn, and festive in tone; often used for events, speech, or atmosphere.
Die Rede war sehr feierlich.
Речь была очень торжественной.
Abrupt, curt, and somewhat rude in communication; describes how someone speaks or behaves.
Seine Antwort war schroff.
Его ответ был резким.
Seriously, in earnest, without joking; very close to the core meaning, especially for intention or attitude.
Er nimmt das Problem ernsthaft.
Он относится к проблеме серьёзно.
Severe or very serious in consequences; typically used for problems, mistakes, illnesses, or violations.
Das ist ein schwerwiegendes Problem.
Это серьёзная проблема.
Respectable, reliable, and trustworthy; often used for people, companies, offers, or appearance rather than for not joking.
Die Firma wirkt sehr seriös.
Компания выглядит очень солидной.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce ernst and what this word means
ernst translation: serious. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ernst
[ɛʁnst]
ernst translation
serious
ernst transcription
[ɛʁnst]
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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.
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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