This is the 10956th most frequent Swedish word.
läka
"To heal"
The word 'läka' is used in its basic form to indicate the healing process, commonly used regarding physical injuries.
Såren började att läka efter några dagar.
The wounds began to heal after a few days.
Here, 'läka' is metaphorically applied to describe recovering from emotional or psychological distress.
Med tiden kan känslomässiga sår läka.
Emotional wounds can heal with time.
In this example, 'läka' refers to the natural process of recovery, enhanced by medical intervention.