ernstig — meaning in English

English meaning

• serious adj Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
• solemn adjective Deeply serious, dignified, and free of humor, especially in formal or ceremonial settings.

Senses

ernstig is used for these senses in English:

• serious Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
• solemn Deeply serious and sombre; grave.

serious — full definition

1. adj Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
2. adj Important, significant, or potentially harmful.
3. adj Genuinely meaning what one says, not joking around.

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