orka

to have the energy; to be up for it

Beginner Verb
🔊

Pronunciation

/ˈɔrka/

💡

Cultural Note

Orka is extremely common in everyday Swedish and often expresses emotional or social energy, not just physical strength.

📝 Example Sentences

Jag orkar inte gå ut i kväll.

I don't have the energy to go out tonight.

Efter jobbet orkade vi bara se en film hemma.

After work we only had the energy to watch a movie at home.

Back to Dictionary