No. 704 in Swedish
allvarliga
Serious.
In a sentence
De har allvarliga problem med sitt projekt.
They have serious problems with their project.
The word 'allvarliga' is used here to mean 'serious' or 'severe', emphasizing the gravity of the problems faced by the subject.
Hon talade med en allvarlig ton under mötet.
She spoke in a serious tone during the meeting.
In this sentence, 'allvarlig' describes the tone of voice, implying that it was solemn or formal.
Barnets sjukdom är mycket allvarlig.
The child's illness is very serious.
Here, 'allvarlig' is used to describe the severity of the child's illness, suggesting its critical nature.
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