This is the 7282nd most frequent Swedish word.
scream
The Swedish word "scream" does not exist; the correct term for "scream" in Swedish is "skrika." It means to shout or cry loudly.
In this sentence, 'skrika' is a verb in its infinitive form used to describe the act of screaming triggered by fear or surprise.
Han började skrika när han såg spindeln.
He started screaming when he saw the spider.
Here, 'skrek' is the past tense form of 'skrika,' and it signifies expressing exuberance or excitement through vocalization.
Barnen skrek av glädje när de såg ballongerna.
The children screamed with joy when they saw the balloons.
In this example, 'skriet' is the noun form meaning 'scream,' representing a loud sound that is identifiable as a scream.