bära

This is the 711th most frequent Swedish word.


bära

The Swedish word "bära" means "to carry" in English.


Here, 'bära' refers to the physical act of carrying something (a bag).

Jag kan bära den här väskan åt dig.

I can carry this bag for you.


In this context, 'bära' means to produce or bear, referring to the tree producing fruit.

Trädet kan inte bära så mycket frukt i år.

The tree cannot bear much fruit this year.


Here, 'bära' is used figuratively to describe the act of carrying an emotional burden (a secret).

Han verkar bära på en tung hemlighet.

He seems to carry a heavy secret.