gravierend
Translation
serious, grave, severe, major
Examples
Das ist ein gravierender Fehler.
That is a serious mistake.
Die Folgen waren gravierend.
The consequences were severe.
Es gibt gravierende Unterschiede.
There are major differences.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is serious ((something)) is serious The difference is serious.
a serious ((noun)) a serious ((noun)) That is a serious problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: serious, weighty; Antonyms: minor, insignificant
Etymology
From Latin 'gravis' (heavy). Cognate with English 'grave' and 'gravity'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'gravity'. A 'gravierend' problem has a lot of weight or gravity to it.