No. 265 in Afrikaans
ernstige
Serious.
In a sentence
Hy het 'n ernstige probleem opgelos.
He solved a serious problem.
In this sentence, 'ernstige' describes the severity or importance of the problem.
Sy het 'n ernstige belangstelling in kuns.
She has a serious interest in art.
Here, 'ernstige' emphasizes the deep or sincere level of interest she has in art.
Die begrotingstekort is 'n ernstige saak vir die regering.
The budget deficit is a serious matter for the government.
In this context, 'ernstige' conveys the gravity or significance of the issue being addressed.
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