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  2. /Mixed N-declension nouns (-ns)
  3. /ernst

ernst

ernst
serious (grave)
From Lesson 221:Mixed N-declension nouns (-ns)·German

Usages of ernst

Die Situation ist ernst.
The situation is serious.
Er macht ein ernstes Gesicht.
He is making a serious face.
Der unruhige Nachbar hat eine ernste Schlafstörung.
The restless neighbor has a serious sleep disorder.
Entweder nimmst du es ernst, oder du hast es schwer.
Either you take it seriously, or you have a hard time.
Du brauchst es nicht so ernst zu nehmen.
You don't need to take it so seriously.
Wir verdächtigen den Chef der Tat, weswegen der Vorwurf ernst ist.
We suspect the boss of the deed, which is why the accusation is serious.
Jeder Verstoß ist ernst, deshalb kontaktiert Sie der Entwickler gegebenenfalls.
Every violation is serious; therefore, the developer will contact you if necessary.

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