This is the 1613th most frequent Swedish word.
verkade
"Verkade" means "seemed" or "appeared" in English.
Here, 'verkade' is used to indicate appearance or seeming, implying that someone gives the impression of being a certain way.
Hon verkade glad över nyheten.
She seemed happy about the news.
In this case, 'verkade' means functioning or operating, describing the state of machinery or equipment.
Efter hårt arbete verkade maskinen igen.
After hard work, the machine functioned again.
Here, 'verkade' describes performing work or being active in a profession.