köra

This is the 355th most frequent Swedish word.


köra

To drive.


Here, 'köra' is used in the meaning of driving a vehicle, showing a literal usage of the word.

Jag kan köra dig till stan.

I can drive you to the town.


In this context, 'köra' means to carry out or implement a process, represented metaphorically.

Vi ska köra en repetition inför konserten.

We will run through a rehearsal for the concert.


This usage of 'köra' implies exerting effort, used in a figurative sense to describe intensity.

Hon blev trött efter att ha kört alltför hårt på jobbet.

She became tired after having pushed too hard at work.