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Ernst Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Ernst" is mainly used as adjective meaning "serious", "grave" or "earnest". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Ernst"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Adjective
Regular
- Comparative: ernster
- Superlative: am ernstesten
Properties as Noun
- Gender: masculine
- Singular: der Ernst
- Plural: die Ernste
Meanings of "Ernst" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Serious, grave, not humorous"
"Ernst", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Showing seriousness and gravity, without humor or joking."
- Translation(s): serious, grave, earnest
- Synonym(s): seriös, Gravierend
- Antonym(s): lustig, humorvoll
- Related word(s): Ernsthaftigkeit, Gravität
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist ein sehr ernster Mensch.
- Die Situation ist ernst und erfordert unsere volle Aufmerksamkeit.
- Sie schaute mich mit einem ernsten Blick an.
2.) "Seriousness or gravity"
"Ernst", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "The quality of being serious or grave."
- Translation(s): seriousness, gravity, earnestness
- Synonym(s): Seriosität, Gravität
- Antonym(s): Spaß, Leichtigkeit
- Related word(s): Ernsthaftigkeit, Schwere
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Ernst der Lage wurde schnell klar.
- Mit einer solchen Angelegenheit muss man mit Ernst vorgehen.
- Er hat den Ernst der Situation völlig unterschätzt.
3.) "Male proper name"
"Ernst", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "A German male proper name."
- Translation(s): Ernest (name)
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ernst ist heute nicht zur Arbeit erschienen.
- Mein Onkel Ernst kommt morgen zu Besuch.
- Hast du schon von Ernst gehört?