sköta

Sköta is a Swedish verb that translates to "to take care of," "to manage," or "to run" in English. It is a versatile word used in a variety of contexts, from personal responsibilities to the operation of businesses and organizations.

In a personal context, sköta can refer to looking after one's health, such as "sköta sin hälsa" (to take care of one's health). It can also mean to be well-behaved or to manage oneself appropriately, as in "sköta sig" (to behave oneself or to manage oneself well). For example, a child might be told to sköta sig in school.

When applied to tasks or responsibilities, sköta implies diligent attention and proper execution. One might sköta sina sysslor (to do one's chores) or sköta ett arbete (to manage a job). In a broader sense, it can refer to the administration or running of something. For instance, a company is run by its management, "företaget sköts av ledningen." Similarly, a project can be managed by a team, "projektet sköts av ett team."

The verb sköta is commonly used to describe the proper functioning or maintenance of objects or systems. For example, one might say a machine is working well, "maskinen sköter sig bra." This implies it is functioning as intended and being well-maintained. The word emphasizes responsibility, competence, and smooth operation.