severe

schwer, stark

Sehr ernst, schmerzhaft oder schwer zu bewältigen.

In einfachem Englisch: Very serious, painful, or difficult to deal with.

• She has severe back pain.
• The storm caused severe damage.
• Several villages faced severe water shortages.

Synonyme: serious, bad, intense

Gegenteile: mild

Häufige Wendungen: severe pain, severe damage, severe weather

streng

Sehr streng gegenüber Menschen, oft mit hartem Umgang oder harten Strafen.

In einfachem Englisch: Very strict with people, often treating or punishing them harshly.

• Our teacher was severe with us.
• The judge gave him a severe look.
• Her parents were severe whenever she broke their rules.

So benutzt man es: severe with someone (He was severe with anyone who arrived late.)

Synonyme: strict, harsh, stern

Gegenteile: lenient

Häufige Wendungen: severe teacher, severe judge, severe with someone

schlicht, streng

Im Aussehen sehr schlicht und ernst, mit wenig Schmuck oder Verzierung.

In einfachem Englisch: Very plain and serious in appearance, with little decoration.

• She wore a severe black dress.
• The building has severe lines.
• His severe hairstyle made him look older.

Synonyme: plain, austere

Gegenteile: ornate

Häufige Wendungen: severe hairstyle, severe dress, severe lines