This is the 486th most frequent Swedish word.
allvar
Seriousness; gravity.
Here, 'allvar' is used to mean 'seriousness.' The phrase 'på allvar' conveys taking something seriously or earnestly.
Det är viktigt att ta varningarna på allvar.
It is important to take warnings seriously.
In this sentence, 'allvar' is used to convey a sense of solemnity or seriousness.
I hans ton hördes en känsla av allvar.
In his tone, there was a sense of gravity.
Here, 'på allvar' signifies the manner of speaking, asking if it is in a genuine or earnest way.