This is the 10757th most frequent Swedish word.
kärva
"Kärva" in Swedish means "to jam" or "to stick," often referring to something that is stuck or not functioning smoothly.
The verb 'kärva' is used here to mean 'to tighten' or 'to become difficult', often in reference to economic situations or mechanical conditions.
Den ekonomiska situationen i landet börjar kärva.
The economic situation in the country is starting to tighten.
The adjective 'kärv' is used here to mean 'harsh' or 'stern', describing someone's manner or tone of speech.
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 to describe something that is 'stuck' or 'not functioning smoothly', often in a mechanical context.