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 captain's stern voice silenced the noisy crowd at once."
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noun The rear end of a ship or boat.
"We sat at the stern of the ferry and watched the harbour disappear."
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stern in a sentence
- The captain's stern voice silenced the noisy crowd at once.
- The teacher gave the boys a stern warning.
- We sat at the stern of the ferry and watched the harbour disappear.
- The little rowing boat had a tiny seat at the stern.
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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 captain's stern voice silenced the noisy crowd at once." 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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