Note
Köra means you are operating the vehicle: Jag kör bilen själv. If you are only riding along, it is åka: Hon åker buss.
A vehicle in motion also takes köra: Bussen kör mot stationen. Save gå for the timetable: Bussen går om två minuter.
Usages of köra
Bussen kör mot stationen nu.
The bus is driving toward the station now.
Jag kör bilen själv, men han tar taxi.
I drive the car myself, but he takes a taxi.
Hon kör mot centrum nu, men jag tar taxi istället.
She is driving toward the city center now, but I take a taxi instead.
Hon sa att vägen kan vara farlig när dimman ligger över den och bilarna kör fort.
She said that the road can be dangerous when the fog lies over it and the cars drive fast.
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