ernest
word
/ˈɝnəst/, /ˈɝnɪst/
UR-nuhst, UR-nist
/ˈɜːnəst/, /ˈɜːnɪst/
UR-nuhst, UR-nist
Definition
'Ernest' is a male first name. It is sometimes used in literature or pop culture to refer to a character with this name.
Usage & Nuances
'Ernest' is only a personal name, not to be confused with 'earnest' (serious/sincere). Common in older English literature, e.g., "The Importance of Being Earnest." Not a common name for young people today.
Spanish: Ernest (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Ernest (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Ernest (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 欧内斯特 (人名)Chinese (Traditional): 歐內斯特 (人名)Hindi: एर्नेस्ट (नाम)Arabic: إرنست (اسم علم)Bengali: আর্নেস্টRussian: ЭрнестJapanese: アーネストVietnamese: ErnestKorean: 어니스트Turkish: ErnestUrdu: ارنَسٹIndonesian: Ernest
Example Sentences
Ernest is my grandfather's name.
basic
I met Ernest at the library yesterday.
basic
Ernest likes to read adventure books.
basic
There's a new student in class named Ernest.
natural
Have you ever read anything by Ernest Hemingway?
natural
Everyone laughed when Ernest told his joke.
natural