gravierend
Translation
serious, grave, severe
Examples
Das ist ein gravierender Fehler.
That is a serious mistake.
Die Folgen des Unfalls waren gravierend.
The consequences of the accident were severe.
Grammar Patterns
a serious/grave ((noun)) ((ein gravierender/es/e Nomen)) This decision has grave consequences.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schwerwiegend (serious), ernst (serious); Antonyms: geringfügig (minor)
Etymology
From Latin 'gravare' (to weigh down), related to the English word 'gravity'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'gravity'. A 'gravierend' problem has a lot of weight or gravity.