stern
01
sträng, allvarlig
serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority
Exempel
The stern teacher maintained order in the classroom with her strict rules.
Den stränga läraren upprätthöll ordningen i klassrummet med sina strikta regler.
Despite his stern exterior, he was fair and just in his decisions.
Trots sitt stränga yttre var han rättvis och rättvis i sina beslut.
02
sträng, rigoros
(of actions, policies, or statements) severe and uncompromising, often implemented to enforce discipline or control
Exempel
The new regulations imposed stern penalties for environmental violations.
De nya föreskrifterna införde stränga straff för miljöbrott.
The school implemented stern rules to prevent cheating during exams.
Skolan införde stränga regler för att förhindra fusk under prov.
03
not capable of being appeased, softened, or persuaded
Exempel
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
Exempel
The room had a stern, minimalist design.
His attire was stern, without any decoration.
Stern
InformalExempel
She joked that her stern could n’t handle another long bike ride without a padded seat.
Hon skämtade om att hennes stjärt inte skulle klara av ännu en lång cykeltur utan en uppolstrad sadel.
Sitting on the rocky ground made his stern feel sore after a while.
Att sitta på den steniga marken gjorde hans stjärt öm efter ett tag.
02
the rear or aft part of a ship or boat
Exempel
The passengers gathered at the stern to watch the sunset.
The crew worked on the stern of the vessel.
Lexikalt Träd
sternly
sternness
stern
