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alvorlig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • grave noun A hole dug in the ground to bury a dead body.
  • serious adj Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.

Senses

alvorlig is used for these senses in English:

  • grave Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful. [from 16th c.]

grave — full definition

  1. noun A hole dug in the ground to bury a dead body.
  2. adj Very serious, especially in a way that causes worry or concern.

serious — full definition

  1. adj Not joking or humorous; solemn in manner.
  2. adj Important, significant, or potentially harmful.
  3. adj Genuinely meaning what one says, not joking around.

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