Ernst
Ernst (name) means a German male given name and surname, equivalent to Ernest. Example: “Ernst studied engineering in Munich.”
How to use Ernst
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe German version of the name Ernest.
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Can you complete this real example?
_____ studied engineering in Munich.
Etymology
From Old High German ernust ("vigor, seriousness") — the German form of Ernest.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Ernst” mean?
The word “Ernst” means a German male given name and surname, equivalent to Ernest. In plain terms, the German version of the name Ernest.
How do you use “Ernst” in a sentence?
Here is “Ernst” used in a sentence: “Ernst studied engineering in Munich.”
What part of speech is “Ernst”?
“Ernst” is a name.
Where does the word “Ernst” come from?
The word “Ernst” comes from German. From Old High German ernust ("vigor, seriousness") — the German form of Ernest.
Is “Ernst” a common word?
“Ernst” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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