This is the 6209th most frequent Swedish word.
kräv
"Demand" or "require."
The word "kräv" is used as "kräver", a verb in present tense, expressing a strong demand or requirement.
Jag kräver en förklaring.
I demand an explanation.
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.
Det krävdes mycket arbete för att slutföra projektet.
It required a lot of work to complete the project.
The word "kräv" is used as "krävs", a present tense form signifying necessity or obligation for achieving something.