New Post
Search
Help[Opinions] Re: Ernst
in reply to a message by Manipura
Since ernst is a regular word in Dutch with the meaning of "seriousness", it is an absolute no-no to me as a Dutch person. It would be like an English person naming their son Seriousness, which is just tacky and cruel.
"It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society." ~ Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986)
Archived Thread - replies disabled
1
Replies
It doesn't bother the Germans! And English people used to be willing to name their sons Ernest, and some still are, especially if it's a family name.
1