stern
stern
stɜrn
stērn
British pronunciation
/stɜːn/

Definitie en betekenis van "stern"in het Engels

01

streng, ernstig

serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority
stern definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The stern teacher maintained order in the classroom with her strict rules.
De strenge lerares handhaafde de orde in de klas met haar strikte regels.
Despite his stern exterior, he was fair and just in his decisions.
Ondanks zijn streng uiterlijk was hij eerlijk en rechtvaardig in zijn beslissingen.
02

streng, rigoureus

(of actions, policies, or statements) severe and uncompromising, often implemented to enforce discipline or control
example
Voorbeelden
The new regulations imposed stern penalties for environmental violations.
De nieuwe voorschriften legden strenge straffen op voor milieuschendingen.
The school implemented stern rules to prevent cheating during exams.
De school voerde strenge regels in om fraude tijdens examens te voorkomen.
03

not capable of being appeased, softened, or persuaded

example
Voorbeelden
The judge remained stern despite the defendant's pleas.
Her stern refusal left him no options.
04

plain or very simple in style or appearance

example
Voorbeelden
The room had a stern, minimalist design.
His attire was stern, without any decoration.
01

achterwerk, billen

a person's rear part of the body
stern definition and meaning
InformalInformal
example
Voorbeelden
She joked that her stern could n’t handle another long bike ride without a padded seat.
Ze grapte dat haar achterwerk geen lange fietstocht meer aankon zonder een gepolsterd zadel.
Sitting on the rocky ground made his stern feel sore after a while.
Zitten op de rotsige grond maakte zijn achterwerk na een tijdje pijnlijk.
02

the rear or aft part of a ship or boat

example
Voorbeelden
The passengers gathered at the stern to watch the sunset.
The crew worked on the stern of the vessel.
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