ADJECTIVE
ernsthaft/ˈɛʁnsthaft/serious; earnest; genuine
ernsthaft is a German adjective that means serious, earnest, or genuine. It is pronounced /ˈɛʁnsthaft/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ernsthafter" and "ernsthaftesten".
Definitions
1.serious and sincere in attitude or intentions(attitude/character)
a.not joking or superficial; showing seriousness
Bist du wirklich ernsthaft daran interessiert?—Are you really serious about that?
2.in a considerable or grave manner(degree/intensity)
a.genuinely or in earnest, as opposed to trivial or joking
Das ist eine ernsthafte Gefahr für die Umwelt.—That is a serious threat to the environment.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | ernsthaft |
|---|---|
| Comparative | ernsthafter |
| Superlative | ernsthaftesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ernsthaft" mean in English?
- "ernsthaft" means serious, earnest, or genuine. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "ernsthaft"?
- "ernsthaft" is pronounced /ˈɛʁnsthaft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "ernsthaft"?
- The comparative of "ernsthaft" is "ernsthafter" and the superlative is "ernsthaftesten".
- What part of speech is "ernsthaft"?
- "ernsthaft" is a adjective in German.
