Swedish Word of the Day
känna
KEN-na • verb — 18th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to feel; to be aware of or recognize; to experience
Examples
- Jag känner glädje.
(I feel joy.) - Känner du igen mig?
(Do you recognize me?) - Vi kände vinden mot ansiktet.
(We felt the wind against our faces.)
Synonyms
- uppleva
- märka
Känna is used both for physical or emotional feelings (e.g., 'jag känner smärta', 'jag känner glädje') and for recognition or awareness (in phrases like 'känna igen' = recognize, 'känna till' = be aware of). Common present form is 'känner', past 'kände', supine 'känt'.
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