This is the 12513th most frequent Swedish word.
skåla
"Skåla" means "to toast" (raise glasses in celebration).
Here, 'skåla' means 'to toast' or 'raise glasses in celebration', commonly used during festive or celebratory events.
Vi samlas runt bordet för att skåla för vår vän.
We gather around the table to toast to our friend.
In this context, 'skåla' reflects a social custom of showing goodwill or celebration before starting a meal or event.
När vi möts på restaurangen, tar vi några minuter för att skåla.
When we meet at the restaurant, we take a few minutes to toast.
'Skåla' here indicates the act of symbolically celebrating or welcoming the new year, often accompanied by a drink.