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ernsthaft

serious-minded

Meaning of ernsthaft

having serious attitude

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DE[ˈeːɐ̯nsthaft]
serious-minded
ernsthaft - serious-minded
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A direct, general equivalent of 'serious'; describes character, facial expression or tone — can also imply grave or solemn.
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A direct, general equivalent of 'serious'; describes character, facial expression or tone — can also imply grave or solemn.

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ernsthaft means serious-minded. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce ernsthaft

[ˈeːɐ̯nsthaft]

ernsthaft translation

serious-minded

ernsthaft transcription

[ˈeːɐ̯nsthaft]

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ernsthaft meaning: what does it mean?

ernste, verantwortungsbewusste Grundhaltung habend

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