anar

This is the 4681st most frequent Swedish word.


anar

"Anar" means "to suspect, sense, or have an inkling."


In this sentence, 'anar' means to anticipate or sense something based on evidence or feeling.

Jag anar att det kommer att regna senare.

I sense that it will rain later.


Here, 'anar' is used to mean 'suspect' or 'have a hint,' often regarding something not explicitly clear.

Hon anar inte att vi planerar en överraskningsfest.

She does not suspect that we are planning a surprise party.


This usage of 'anar' implies perceiving or sensing an abstract quality or emotion.

Man kan ana en känsla av förväntan i luften.

One can sense a feeling of anticipation in the air.