German Word: der Ernst
English Meaning: 1. seriousness, earnestness 2. (common male German first name)

Word Forms: Ernste, Ernstes, Ernsts

Example Sentences:

Ist das dein Ernst?
Are you serious?
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Ich glaube nicht, dass er den Ernst der Lage erkennt.
I don't think he understands the seriousness of the situation.
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