solemn
feierlich; ernst
Word details
- German meaning
- Ehrenwörtlich bedeutet, etwas mit seinem Ehrenwort zu versichern oder zu bestätigen, was eine sehr verbindliche Zusage darstellt.
- English meaning
- On my honor, solemnly
- Synonym
- feierlich, eidlich
- German example
- Ich versichere Ihnen ehrenwörtlich, dass ich die Wahrheit sage.
- English example
- I solemnly assure you that I am telling the truth.
Related words
- feierlich
solemn
- ernst
solemn
- würdevoll
solemn
- solenn
Solemn
- Hymne
A hymn is a solemn song, often religious or patriotic, sung in honor of a deity, a nation, or another venerable cause.
- Erzbischof
Archbishop
- Kadenz
Cadence refers to a harmonic or melodic sequence that concludes a musical phrase or section.
- Zapfenstreich
The tattoo is a military signal that announces the end of the day and the beginning of the curfew. It is often associated with a solemn ceremony.
- Choral
Chorale
- Huldigung
homage
- Schiffstaufe
A ship christening is a ceremony in which a ship is officially named and put into service.
- Posaunenchor
Brass choir
- Doxologie
Doxology is an expression of praise to God, often in the form of a short, solemn formula.
- Weibel
beadle
- Totenhalle
Mortuary
- Kirchenfürst
Church dignitary
- beiwohnen
To attend means to be present at or take part in, especially an event or ceremony.
- Triregnum
Triregnum
- Eidbruch
Perjury is the violation of an oath, that is, the failure to keep a solemn promise.
- Kirchenorgel
Church organ
- Posaunenklang
Sound of a trombone
- Stückeinleitung
Musical introduction
- erkiesen
To elect means to select or choose, often in a solemn or formal context.
- feierlich
solemn
- gravitätisch
Grave, solemn, dignified
- Grabrede
A funeral oration is a solemn speech given at a funeral to honor the life of the deceased.
- Postludium
Postlude
- Propst
provost
- Sarabande
A sarabande is a slow, solemn dance in triple meter that originated in the Baroque period.
- Fahnenweihe
A flag consecration is a solemn ceremony in which a new flag is consecrated and put into use.
Example sentences with “solemn”
Er gab ein feierliches Versprechen. (He made a solemn promise.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the German word for 'solemn'?
The word is 'feierlich' (for ceremonies) or 'ernst' (for demeanor).