Swedish slang· Sunday 19 July 2026
Orka
What does “Orka” mean?
To have the energy to do something (often used as: can’t be bothered)
In a sentence
“Jag orkar inte gå ut i dag.”
I can’t be bothered to go out today.
Part of Daily Swedish: a sentence, a slang word and a piece of Swedish culture every morning, in Living in Sweden.
