severity

sɪˈvɛrɪti
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Translation of severity into German

Noun

1.

level of harshness

intensity or seriousness of a situation or condition
  • The severity of the storm caused widespread damage.Die Schwere des Sturms verursachte weitreichende Schäden.
2.

behavior

harshness or strictness in behavior or attitude
Strenge fHärte fStriktheit
  • The teacher's severity intimidated the students.Die Strenge des Lehrers schüchterte die Schüler ein.
3.

challenge

difficulty or hardship that is hard to endure
Strenge fHärte f
  • The severity of the punishment was questioned by many.Die Strenge der Strafe wurde von vielen in Frage gestellt.
4.

simplicity

extreme plainness or lack of decoration
  • The severity of the room's design was striking.Die Schlichtheit des Raumdesigns war beeindruckend.
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Expressions with severity: examples in English and translations in German

Schweregrad
The hospital assigned the patient the highest severity level after the accident.

Synonyms and analogies of severity in English

Examples of severity in a sentence

  • We underestimated the severity of the economic crisis.
  • Her severity in enforcing rules was well-known.
  • The manager's severity led to a high turnover rate.
  • The severity of the storm left the town devastated.
  • She underestimated the severity of the exam's difficulty.
  • The severity of her outfit was admired by fashion critics.

Translations of "severity" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieSchwerenf.

The doctor's reassurance was cold comfort given the severity of her diagnosis.

Die Beruhigung des Arztes war ein schwacher Trost angesichts der Schwere ihrer Diagnose.

derSchweregradnm.

They implemented a color-coded warning system to indicate the severity of the alerts.

Sie führten ein farbcodiertes Warnsystem ein, um den Schweregrad der Warnungen anzuzeigen.

dieStrengenf.

Legislators often debate the severity of penalties for statutory offences.

Gesetzgeber diskutieren oft über die Strenge der Strafen für gesetzliche Vergehen.

dasAusmaßnn.

A healthy diet can help reduce the severity of dandruff.

Eine gesunde Ernährung kann helfen, das Ausmaß von Schuppen zu reduzieren.

dieHärtenf.

They were grateful when the severity of their sentence was commuted.

Sie waren dankbar, als die Härte ihrer Strafe abgemildert wurde.

dieStärkenf.

Icing the affected area will help reduce the severity of these symptoms.

Vereisung der betroffenen Stelle hilft, die Stärke der Symptome zu verringern.

derErnstnm.

He was in denial regarding the severity of his financial situation.

Er verschloss die Augen vor dem Ernst seiner finanziellen Situation.

dieErnsthaftigkeitnf.

No matter the severity of an incident, you have control.

Unabhängig von der Ernsthaftigkeit des Vorfalls behalten Sie die Kontrolle.

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Other translations for severity:

  • Ausprägungnf.
  • Intensitätnf.
  • Gradnm.
  • Dringlichkeitsstufen.
  • Dringlichkeitnf.
  • Schwierigkeitnf.
  • Gewichtungn.
  • Rauheitnf.

severity: Examples and translations in context

The judge will class the cases based on their complexity and severity.

Der Richter wird die Fälle nach ihrer Komplexität und Schwere einstufen.

Detention time was extended due to the severity of their actions.

Die Dauer des Nachsitzens wurde aufgrund der Schwere ihrer Handlungen verlängert.

Applying lotion daily helped reduce the severity of her scaly skin.

Das tägliche Eincremen half, die Schwere ihrer schuppigen Haut zu reduzieren.

Judges decide the appropriate penalisation based on the severity of the crime.

Richter entscheiden die angemessene Bestrafung basierend auf der Schwere des Verbrechens.

Emergency ward protocols prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions.

Die Protokolle der Notaufnahme priorisieren Patienten basierend auf der Schwere ihrer Erkrankungen.

His urgent solicitation left no doubt about the severity of the circumstances.

Sein dringender Appell ließ keinen Zweifel an der Schwere der Umstände.

She received a swift condemnation, reflecting the severity of her actions.

Sie erhielt ein schnelles Urteil, das die Schwere ihrer Taten widerspiegelte.

He always exaggerates the severity of a cold when he's feeling unwell.

Er dramatisiert immer die Schwere einer Erkältung, wenn er sich unwohl fühlt.

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severity level
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