No. 1,271 in Dutch
ernstige
Serious.
In a sentence
De ernstige situatie vroeg om onmiddellijke actie.
The serious situation demanded immediate action.
Here, "ernstige" describes the attribute of the situation, emphasizing its critical nature.
Hij maakte een ernstige fout tijdens de vergadering.
He made a serious mistake during the meeting.
In this sentence, "ernstige" qualifies the type of mistake, highlighting its significance.
Ze was ernstig ziek, maar gelukkig is ze nu herstellende.
She was seriously ill, but fortunately she is now recovering.
"Ernstig" in this context intensifies the adjective "ziek" (ill), indicating the severity of her illness.
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