Usages of ernst
Zwar ist der Plan ernst, aber deine Freundin hat eine kluge Idee.
The plan is serious, but your (female) friend has a smart idea.
Es ist klug, den Antrag früh zu schicken, auch wenn das Problem ernst wirkt.
It is smart to send the application early, even if the problem seems serious.
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