kaja

kaja

"Kaja" means "jackdaw," a type of small black and grey bird.

Here, 'kaja' is used as a noun referring to the bird species known in English as jackdaw.

Jag såg en kaja flyga över taket.

I saw a jackdaw flying over the roof.

In this context, 'Kaja' is a proper noun, used as a given name.

Min vän kallar sin dotter Kaja som ett smeknamn.

My friend calls her daughter Kaja as a nickname.

Here, 'kaja' is used as a verb in a colloquial or idiomatic expression meaning to tidy or adjust.

Han försökte kaja till röran i köket innan gästerna kom.

He tried to tidy up the mess in the kitchen before the guests arrived.