Snurra

Snurra is a Swedish verb meaning to spin, whirl, or swirl. It describes the motion of rotating objects as well as figurative turning or changing direction. The word is used in both literal descriptions of movement and in metaphorical contexts, such as thoughts, moods, or actions that turn quickly or unpredictably.

Grammatical notes: Snurra is a regular -a verb in Swedish conjugation. Infinitive: snurra; present: snurrar; past (preterite): snurrade; supine: snurrat. The imperative form is snurra!. In compounds or passive constructions, snurra may appear together with auxiliary words as needed by syntax.

Etymology: The verb belongs to the Germanic language family and has cognates in neighboring Nordic languages, including Norwegian and Danish, where similar forms (snurre) carry the same core meaning of turning or spinning. The shared roots reflect a common semantic basis for rotational motion.

Usage examples: Examples in ordinary language include “Vinden snurrar löven runt träden” (The wind spins the leaves around the trees) and “Karusellen snurrar runt snabbt” (The carousel spins around quickly). Another common expression is “snurra runt,” used to emphasize circular movement, and “snurra i huvudet” as a figurative sense related to confusion or dizziness.

See also: snurra runt, snurre (Norwegian/Danish cognates), spin and swirl in related geographic or cultural contexts. Snurra is primarily encountered as a verb in Swedish; it is not typically used as a proper noun in standard usage.