Ernsthaft Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ernsthaft" is mainly used as adjective meaning "serious", "grave" or "earnest". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "ernsthaft"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: ernsthafter
  • Superlative: am ernsthaftesten

Meanings of "ernsthaft" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Serious, grave, or important"

"Ernsthaft", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist eine ernsthafte Angelegenheit, die wir besprechen müssen.It is a serious matter that we need to discuss.
  2. Sie machte einen ernsthaften Eindruck während des Vorstellungsgesprächs.She made a serious impression during the job interview.
  3. Wir müssen ernsthafte Maßnahmen ergreifen, um das Problem zu lösen.We must take serious measures to solve the problem.

2.) "Seriously, earnestly, sincerely"

"Ernsthaft", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich meine das ernsthaft, es ist keine Scherz.I mean that seriously, it's no joke.
  2. Lass uns ernsthaft über deine Zukunftspläne sprechen.Let's seriously talk about your future plans.
  3. Er arbeitet ernsthaft an der Verbesserung seiner Fähigkeiten.He is seriously working on improving his skills.
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