No. 486 in Swedish
allvar
Seriousness; gravity.
In a sentence
Det är viktigt att ta varningarna på allvar.
It is important to take warnings seriously.
Here, 'allvar' is used to mean 'seriousness.' The phrase 'på allvar' conveys taking something seriously or earnestly.
I hans ton hördes en känsla av allvar.
In his tone, there was a sense of gravity.
In this sentence, 'allvar' is used to convey a sense of solemnity or seriousness.
Är du säker på att du pratar på allvar?
Are you sure you are speaking seriously?
Here, 'på allvar' signifies the manner of speaking, asking if it is in a genuine or earnest way.
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