verkade

In a sentence

• Hon verkade glad över nyheten.

  She seemed happy about the news.

  Here, 'verkade' is used to indicate appearance or seeming, implying that someone gives the impression of being a certain way.

• Efter hårt arbete verkade maskinen igen.

  After hard work, the machine functioned again.

  In this case, 'verkade' means functioning or operating, describing the state of machinery or equipment.

• Han verkade som målare innan han bytte karriär.

  He worked as a painter before changing careers.

  Here, 'verkade' describes performing work or being active in a profession.