stern in German
stern in German is streng, hart, bitter — stern means serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.
stern in German
streng
hart
bitter
ernst
gestreng
unnachgiebig
abschreckend
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
abweisend
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
düster
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
unfreundlich
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
Heck
(nautical) The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.
Hinterschiff
(nautical) The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.
Schiffshinterteil
(nautical) The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.
What does "stern" mean?
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adjective Serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.
"The teacher gave the boys a stern warning."
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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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