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stern in German

stern in German is streng, hart, bitter — stern means serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.

stern in German

streng
adj
hart
adj
bitter
adj
ernst
adj
gestreng
adj
unnachgiebig
adj
abschreckend
adj
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
abweisend
adj
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
düster
adj
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
unfreundlich
adj
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
Heck
noun
(nautical) The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.
Hinterschiff
noun
(nautical) The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.
Schiffshinterteil
noun
(nautical) The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.

What does "stern" mean?

  1. adjective Serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.
    "The teacher gave the boys a stern warning."
  2. noun The rear end of a ship or boat.
    "Waves crashed over the stern as the storm picked up."

stern in a sentence

  • The teacher gave the boys a stern warning.
  • Her stern expression made it clear she wasn't joking.
  • Waves crashed over the stern as the storm picked up.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "stern" in German?

"stern" in German is streng, hart, bitter. stern means: Serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.

How do you use "stern" in a sentence?

Example: "The teacher gave the boys a stern warning." In German, "stern" is streng, hart, bitter.

Are there other ways to say "stern" in German?

Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "stern": streng, hart, bitter, ernst, gestreng, unnachgiebig.

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