kräva

kräva

"To demand" or "to require."

Here, 'kräva' is used to express a strong request or demand for something deemed necessary.

Vi måste kräva bättre arbetsvillkor.

We must demand better working conditions.

Here, 'krävs' is used to indicate what is required or needed in a particular situation.

Det krävs mycket tålamod för att lära sig ett nytt språk.

It takes a lot of patience to learn a new language.

In this sentence, 'krävde' (past tense of 'kräva') indicates the act of strongly insisting or requesting something one feels entitled to.

Hon krävde att få tala med chefen.

She demanded to speak with the manager.