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grievous in German

grievous in German is schmerzlich, ernst, ernsthaft — grievous means very serious or severe, especially describing harm, pain, or wrongdoing.

grievous in German

schmerzlich
adj
Causing grief, pain, or sorrow.
ernst
adj
Serious, grave, dire, or dangerous.
ernsthaft
adj
Serious, grave, dire, or dangerous.
schwerwiegend
adj
Serious, grave, dire, or dangerous.

What does "grievous" mean?

  1. adj Very serious or severe, especially describing harm, pain, or wrongdoing.
    "He suffered a grievous injury in the crash."
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grievous in a sentence

  • He suffered a grievous injury in the crash.
  • The scandal was a grievous error in judgment for the company.

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What is "grievous" in German?
"grievous" in German is schmerzlich, ernst, ernsthaft. grievous means: Very serious or severe, especially describing harm, pain, or wrongdoing.
How do you use "grievous" in a sentence?
Example: "He suffered a grievous injury in the crash." In German, "grievous" is schmerzlich, ernst, ernsthaft.
Are there other ways to say "grievous" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "grievous": schmerzlich, ernst, ernsthaft, schwerwiegend.
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