This is the 2035th most frequent Swedish word.
verka
"Verka" means "seem," "appear," or "to work/act."
In this sentence, 'verka' is used to express an impression or assumption about future weather conditions.
Det verkar som om det ska regna senare.
It seems like it will rain later.
Here, 'verka' conveys the desire to give the impression of professionalism.
Jag vill verka professionell när jag pratar med kunder.
I want to appear professional when I talk to customers.
In this context, 'verka' is used to describe the medicine's effectiveness in alleviating pain.