röra

Röra is a Swedish term that functions as both a verb and a noun, and it is also used as a place name. The verb röra means to move or to touch and is conjugated as röra (infinitive), rör (present), rörde (past), and rört (supine). It forms several common phrasal expressions, such as röra om (to stir or mix), röra ihop (to mix together), and röra vid (to touch). The reflexive form röra sig means to move oneself or to be in motion.

As a noun, röra has several senses. One sense is a mixture or spread of ingredients—an edible röra or a preparation made by mixing components. A more frequent sense is a mess or chaos, as in the expression "Det är en röra," meaning that a situation is disorganized or confusing. The noun can also convey general disturbance or commotion in a non-culinary context.

Geographically, Röra is used as a toponym in Sweden, where several localities bear the name. The place-name likely reflects historical associations with movement, mixing, or disturbance in the landscape, but specific origins vary by location.

Etymology and language notes: röra comes from the Swedish verb family related to movement and contact, with cognates in related Scandinavian languages (for example Danish røre and Norwegian røre). The word appears across everyday speech, culinary usage, and regional geography, illustrating its flexible role in Swedish vocabulary.