verb

skapa

create

Att göra något nytt som inte fanns innan.

Skapa (Swedish verb) means "to create" or "to make."

Definition / Explanation:

  • It refers to the act of bringing something into existence or producing something new, whether it be an object, idea, work of art, concept, or system.
  • Common uses include creating art, generating ideas, or forming something physical or abstract.

Synonyms in Swedish:

  • Tillverka – typically means "to manufacture" or "to produce," often implying making something physical or on a larger scale, often in an industrial context.
  • Göra – means "to do" or "to make" in a more general sense; less focused on creation from scratch.
  • Framställa – means "to produce" or "to manufacture," often focused on the process or result, e.g. producing products or texts.

Differences:

  • Skapa emphasizes the creative or generative aspect — inventing, originating something new.
  • Tillverka and framställa are more about production or manufacturing, sometimes with less focus on originality.
  • Göra is broader and less formal; can be used for any kind of "doing" or "making."

Example sentence:

  • "Konstnären skapade en vacker skulptur."
  • "The artist created a beautiful sculpture."

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Examples

Vi kan skapa en fin bild tillsammans.verb

We can create a nice picture together.

Barnen skapade en enkel plan för dagen.verb

The children created a simple plan for the day.

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