No. 467 in Slovak

mesto

"City" or "town."

In a sentence

Mesto Bratislava je hlavné mesto Slovenska.
The city of Bratislava is the capital city of Slovakia.
In this sentence, "mesto" is used to denote a 'city' as a geographical and administrative unit.
Žijem v meste, ktoré má dlhú históriu.
I live in a city that has a long history.
Here, "meste" (locative case of "mesto") refers to the location where the subject lives and indicates it as a significant aspect of identity.
Toto mesto je známe svojimi historickými pamiatkami.
This city is known for its historical landmarks.
In this sentence, "mesto" is used to emphasize the city's cultural and historical importance.

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