No. 4,625 in Swedish
airport
The Swedish word "airport" translates to "flygplats" in English and refers to a place where aircraft take off, land, and are serviced.
In a sentence
Vi åkte till flygplatsen för att ta ett flyg.
We went to the airport to catch a flight.
The word 'flygplatsen' (airport) is used here to denote the location where airplanes depart and arrive, emphasizing its function as a transit station.
Flygplatsens säkerhet är väldigt viktig.
The security of the airport is very important.
In this sentence, 'Flygplatsens' (of the airport) is in the possessive form, highlighting a specific aspect of the airport, which is its security measures.
Det finns en ny flygplats som byggs nära staden.
There is a new airport being built near the city.
Here, 'flygplats' (airport) is referenced in its general form to discuss the construction of a new airport facility.
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