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Orka, hinna and råka – three small verbs that save everyday life
Some Swedish verbs are more than just verbs. They are little everyday tools. They help us talk about energy, time and small mistakes without having to give a long lecture about our entire life.
Three such verbs are orka, hinna and råka.
They may look simple. But they work hard.
Jag orkar inte. (“I don’t have the energy.” / “I can’t be bothered.”)
Jag hinner inte. (“I don’t have time.”)
Jag råkade. (“I accidentally…” / “I happened to…”)
Three short sentences. Three compl
Johanna N
Jan 193 min read
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