väja

This is the 13747th most frequent Swedish word.


väja

To yield or swerve.


In this sentence, 'väja' means to yield or give way to something or someone, often to avoid a collision or obstruction.

Jag måste väja för cyklisten som kom på vägen.

I have to yield to the cyclist who came onto the road.


Here, 'väja' is used in the context of steering or avoiding obstacles while driving.

Vi lärde oss att väja för hinder när vi körde bil.

We learned to steer around obstacles when we drove the car.


In this usage, 'väja' involves physically moving or adjusting position to allow passage for others.

På smala stigar måste man väja för mötande som kommer gåendes.

On narrow paths, one must make way for oncoming people walking towards.