This is the 13777th most frequent Swedish word.
värja
"Värja" means "sword" or "to defend/ward off" in English, depending on context.
Here, 'värja' refers to a sword or weapon historically used for self-defense, indicating its literal meaning.
Han använde en värja för att försvara sig.
He used a sword to defend himself.
In this context, 'värja' is used metaphorically to describe defending oneself against abstract attacks, such as criticism.
Hon försökte värja sig mot kritiken.
She tried to fend off the criticism.
Here, 'värja' signifies attempting to resist or protect oneself from inevitable changes, showcasing its figurative usage.