No. 2,636 in Swedish
röra
"Röra" means "mess" or "to stir/mix," depending on context.
In a sentence
Barnen gillar att röra på sig utomhus.
The children like to move around outdoors.
In this sentence, 'röra' is used in the reflexive form 'röra på sig', which means 'to move oneself' or 'to move around'. It is often used to describe physical activity or movement.
Vi ska undvika att röra den heta grytan.
We should avoid touching the hot pot.
Here, 'röra' means 'to touch.' It is used to indicate contact with an object, particularly when caution is advised.
Hon gjorde en smaskig röra av avokado och tomater.
She made a tasty mixture of avocado and tomatoes.
In this context, 'röra' is used as a noun meaning 'mixture' or 'mash,' describing a combination of ingredients or a spreadable edible paste.
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