No. 6,209 in Swedish
kräv
"Demand" or "require."
In a sentence
Jag kräver en förklaring.
I demand an explanation.
The word "kräv" is used as "kräver", a verb in present tense, expressing a strong demand or requirement.
Det krävdes mycket arbete för att slutföra projektet.
It required a lot of work to complete the project.
The word "kräv" is used as "krävdes", indicating a past tense form of the verb "kräva", describing a situation where effort or action was needed.
För att lyckas krävs det tålamod.
To succeed, patience is required.
The word "kräv" is used as "krävs", a present tense form signifying necessity or obligation for achieving something.
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