ADJECTIVE

ernst/ɛʁnst/serious; grave; earnest

ernst is a German adjective that means serious, grave, or earnest. It is pronounced /ɛʁnst/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ernster" and "ernstesten".

Definitions

1.not playful, showing seriousness or sincerity(attitude or behavior)

a.not joking, sincere in manner or action

Das ist ein ernstes Gespräch, bitte höre gut zu.This is a serious conversation, please listen carefully.

b.serious-minded, earnest in character

Sie ist ein sehr ernster Mensch.She is a very earnest person.

2.grave, of important or worrying nature(situation or matters)

a.serious (not harmless or trivial)

Die Lage ist ernst.The situation is serious.

Adjective Forms

Positiveernst
Comparativeernster
Superlativeernstesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "ernst" mean in English?
"ernst" means serious, grave, or earnest. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "ernst"?
"ernst" is pronounced /ɛʁnst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "ernst"?
The comparative of "ernst" is "ernster" and the superlative is "ernstesten".
What part of speech is "ernst"?
"ernst" is a adjective in German.

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