How to Say ‘Serious?’ in German
Ernst?
EH-rnst
[EH-rnst]
💬 Usage Tip: ernst doesn't change here: German often uses adjectives directly after sein without adding anything. Same pattern: Das ist gut or Ist das normal?.
Phrase Breakdown
Ernst
[EH-rnst]
serious
Demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application.
Meinst du das ernst?
Are you being serious?
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