Swedish Word of the Day
vara
VA-ra • verb — 20th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to be; to exist; to stay
Examples
- Jag är lärare.
(I am a teacher.) - Det var kallt igår.
(It was cold yesterday.) - Ibland behöver jag vara ensam.
(Sometimes I need to be alone.)
Synonyms
- finnas
- existera
Vara is the basic copular verb in Swedish (like English 'to be'). It is used for identity, descriptions, location, time, and existence. Common forms include är (present), var (past), and varit (perfect). It can also mean 'to stay' in some contexts (e.g. 'vara hemma' = 'stay at home').
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