Definition
ernst — serious
Comparison
| Form | Word |
|---|---|
| Positiv | ernst |
| Komparativ | ernster |
| Superlativ | am ernstesten |
Examples
- Das ist eine ernste Situation. — That is a serious situation.
- Meinst du das ernst? — Do you mean that seriously?
- Er nimmt alles zu ernst. — He takes everything too seriously.
Notes
ernst nehmen = to take seriously. Es ist mir ernst (damit) = I’m serious about it. der Ernst = seriousness. im Ernst = seriously/honestly. Opposite: witzig/lustig (funny).