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Translations for „earnest“ in the English » Polish Dictionary (Go to Polish » English)

I . earnest [ˈɜ:nɪst, Am ˈɜ:r-] N no pl

in earnest

to speak in earnest

mówić poważnie

I'm in earnest

ja nie żartuję

II . earnest [ˈɜ:nɪst, Am ˈɜ:r-] ADJ

earnest

earnest hope

Usage examples with earnest

in earnest

to speak in earnest

mówić poważnie

I'm in earnest

ja nie żartuję

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Must have an earnest desire to save the world. en.wikipedia.org

With the government giving sanction in 1898, work began in full earnest. en.wikipedia.org

This is followed by a return to the opening thematic material in earnest. en.wikipedia.org

I could never tell whether there was a bitter smile playing around his lips or if he was quite earnest. en.wikipedia.org

The face is described as warm, young, earnest and rather serious. en.wikipedia.org

Construction began in earnest in 1868, and proceeded fitfully until 1875, when the line was finally completed and the first train made the trip. en.wikipedia.org

Surveying was finally completed in 1875 and settlement began in earnest. en.wikipedia.org

Its members were well-intended, and its organizers were earnest. en.wikipedia.org

This included a period of urban rebuilding, which began in earnest from 1750. en.wikipedia.org

Urbanisation began in earnest in the late 19th century with the arrival of the railways. en.wikipedia.org

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