This is the 13622nd most frequent Swedish word.
varv
"Varv" in Swedish means "lap," "turn," "revolution," or "shipyard" depending on the context.
'Varv' here means 'lap,' referring to a cycle or round around an area.
Han tog ett extra varv runt parken innan han gick hem.
He took an extra lap around the park before he went home.
'Varv' here signifies 'rpm' or 'rotation per minute,' related to the revolutions of the engine.
Motoren gick på högt varv innan den stängdes av.
The engine was running at a high speed before it was turned off.
'Varv' in this context refers to 'shipyard,' a place for constructing and maintaining ships.