serious in German
serious in German is ernst, seriös, ernsthaft — serious means not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
serious in German
ernst
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
seriös
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
ernst
Important; weighty; not insignificant
ernsthaft
Important; weighty; not insignificant
schwerwiegend
Important; weighty; not insignificant
ernsthaft
Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving
ernst
Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving
What does "serious" mean?
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adj Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
"He gave her a serious look and said nothing more."
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adj Important, significant, or potentially harmful.
"The doctors said his condition was serious but stable."
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adj Genuinely meaning what one says, not joking around.
"Are you serious about quitting your job?"
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serious in a sentence
- He gave her a serious look and said nothing more.
- She kept a serious expression during the entire meeting.
- The doctors said his condition was serious but stable.
- A serious storm is heading towards the coast, so stay indoors tonight.
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What is "serious" in German?
"serious" in German is ernst, seriös, ernsthaft. serious means: Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
How do you use "serious" in a sentence?
Example: "He gave her a serious look and said nothing more." In German, "serious" is ernst, seriös, ernsthaft.
Are there other ways to say "serious" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "serious": ernst, seriös, ernsthaft, schwerwiegend.
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