This is the 10758th most frequent Swedish word.
kärvt
Harsh, tough, or austere.
Here, 'kärvt' is used to describe a difficult or challenging economic situation.
Det ekonomiska läget är kärvt.
The economic situation is harsh.
In this context, 'kärvt' describes harsh weather conditions.
Vädret har varit kärvt den här veckan med starka vindar och kyla.
The weather has been rough this week with strong winds and cold.
Here, 'kärv' is used to illustrate that the relationship has become difficult or tense.