torka

This is the 4395th most frequent Swedish word.


torka

"Torka" in English means "to dry" or "drought," depending on the context.


Here 'torka' is used as a verb meaning 'to dry' or 'wipe' typically regarding cleaning a surface.

Jag behöver torka bordet efter middagen.

I need to wipe the table after dinner.


In this sentence, 'torka' is used as a verb to indicate the process of becoming dry.

Efter regnet torkade kläderna i solen.

After the rain, the clothes dried in the sun.


Here 'torka' serves as a noun meaning 'drought,' referring to a lack of water or dry conditions.

Det var en lång torka under sommaren.

There was a long drought during the summer.