NOUN
derErnst/ɛʁnst/seriousness; earnestness; gravity
Ernst is a German noun that means seriousness, earnestness, or gravity. It is pronounced /ɛʁnst/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.the quality of being serious or earnest(attitude, way of behaving)
a.seriousness, sincerity of purpose
Im Leben muss man manchmal viel Ernst zeigen.—In life, you sometimes have to show a lot of seriousness.
b.not joking; being in earnest
Das war kein Scherz, das war mein voller Ernst.—That was no joke, I was completely serious.
2.importance or gravity of a situation(gravity, importance)
a.significance of a (often critical) situation
Der Ernst der Lage war allen bewusst.—The gravity of the situation was clear to everyone.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ernst | — |
| Genitive | des Ernsts | — |
| Dative | dem Ernst | — |
| Accusative | den Ernst | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ernst" mean in English?
- "Ernst" means seriousness, earnestness, or gravity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ernst"?
- "Ernst" is pronounced /ɛʁnst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ernst" der, die, or das?
- "Ernst" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Ernst"?
- "Ernst" is a noun in German.
