verk

This is the 7893rd most frequent Swedish word.


verk

"Verk" in Swedish means "work" (as in a creation or piece, e.g., art or literature) or "factory."


In this sentence, 'verk' refers to a manufactory or industrial plant.

Han besökte det nya verket igår.

He visited the new factory yesterday.


Here, 'verk' is used to describe a creative work or piece of art.

Hennes senaste verk fick mycket beröm.

Her latest work received much praise.


In this context, 'verk' refers metaphorically to an act or work by a higher or transcendent authority.

Det känns som om det ligger ett högre verk bakom detta.

It feels as if there is a higher power behind this.