No. 11,625 in Swedish
orka
To have the energy or strength to do something.
In a sentence
Jag orkar inte gå till gymmet idag.
I don't have the energy to go to the gym today.
In this sentence, 'orka' means 'to have the energy or stamina to do something'.
Orkar du hjälpa mig med läxorna?
Do you have the energy to help me with the homework?
Here, 'orka' is used to express whether someone feels capable or willing to perform an action due to their level of energy.
Efter en lång arbetsdag orkar jag knappt laga mat.
After a long workday, I barely have the energy to cook.
In this example, 'orka' reflects a person's remaining energy or capability in the context of fatigue or exhaustion.
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