This is the 10759th most frequent Swedish word.
köa
To queue.
In this sentence, 'köa' is used in its literal sense to mean standing in a line or queue for a particular purpose, like entering a venue.
Vi måste köa för att komma in på biografen.
We have to queue to get into the cinema.
Here, 'köa' indicates the action of waiting in a line for a prolonged period, emphasizing the effort or time required.
De köade i timmar för att köpa biljetter till konserten.
They queued for hours to buy tickets for the concert.
This example uses 'köa' in a more abstract or general sense, commenting on the common necessity of queueing in certain situations.