No. 10,757 in Swedish
kärva
"Kärva" in Swedish means "to jam" or "to stick," often referring to something that is stuck or not functioning smoothly.
In a sentence
Den ekonomiska situationen i landet börjar kärva.
The economic situation in the country is starting to tighten.
The verb 'kärva' is used here to mean 'to tighten' or 'to become difficult', often in reference to economic situations or mechanical conditions.
Hon har en kärv ton när hon pratar med dem.
She has a harsh tone when she speaks to them.
The adjective 'kärv' is used here to mean 'harsh' or 'stern', describing someone's manner or tone of speech.
De försökte reparera den kärva maskinen.
They tried to repair the stuck machine.
The adjective 'kärv' is used to describe something that is 'stuck' or 'not functioning smoothly', often in a mechanical context.
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