Meaning of the German Word "Ernst"

ernst
serious

Bad or dangerous; not joking; thinking deeply about important things.

Example Sentence

Dies ist ein ernstes Problem, das sofortige Aufmerksamkeit erfordert.

Other Meanings of This Word

Serious and worrying.

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Definition: Bad or dangerous; not joking; thinking deeply about important things.

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What is the CEFR level of the word "ernst"?

B1

What grammatical category does "ernst" have?

Adjective

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