English-German translations for in earnest

• ernsthaft
  Jetzt gilt es, uns ernsthaft um den Start des Reformprogramms für 1999 zu bemühen. We now need to work in earnest to begin the programme of reform for 1999.
  Ich darf Ihnen versichern, daß wir ernsthaft an den Vorbereitungen für diese Veröffentlichung arbeiten. Let me reassure you that preparations for publication continue in earnest.
  Die Verbesserung der Transparenz innerhalb der EU ist jetzt ernsthaft in Gang gekommen. Mr President, the work on increasing public access in the EU has started in earnest.

Definition of in earnest

• Sincere; determined; truthful
• Seriously; sincerely, in a significant manner; with considerable commitment, determination, or effect

Examples

• Its snowing in earnest right now

Related words

• in earnest|in earnest
• unearned increment
• unearned income
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• semi-learned borrowing