Ernstlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

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

Essential properties of "ernstlich"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: ernstlicher
  • Superlative: am ernstlichsten

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Serious, grave, or important (adjective)"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Situation ist ernstlich und erfordert sofortige Maßnahmen.The situation is serious and requires immediate action.
  2. Er nahm die Warnung ernstlich und änderte sein Verhalten.He took the warning seriously and changed his behavior.
  3. Wir müssen das Problem ernstlich angehen, um eine Lösung zu finden.We must seriously address the problem to find a solution.

2.) "Seriously, gravely (adverb)"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat ernstlich über die Konsequenzen nachgedacht.He seriously thought about the consequences.
  2. Sie hat ernstlich versucht, das Problem zu lösen.She seriously tried to solve the problem.
  3. Wir müssen ernstlich über die Zukunft sprechen.We must seriously talk about the future.
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