Meaning of the German Word "Ernst"

ernst
grave

Serious and worrying.

Example Sentence

Der Arzt hatte einen ernsten Gesichtsausdruck.

Other Meanings of This Word

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

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Definition: Serious and worrying.

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

C1

What grammatical category does "ernst" have?

Adjective

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