antika

This is the 8233rd most frequent Swedish word.


antika

"Antika" means "antique" or "ancient" in English.


The term 'antik' here is used as an adjective describing 'konst' (art), signifying that the art under discussion is from a historical or antique period.

Vi studerade antik konst under vårt besök på museet.

We studied antique art during our visit to the museum.


Here, 'antika' is used as an adjective describing 'möbler' (furniture), indicating that the furniture is antique in nature and likely old and of historical interest.

Jag köpte några antika möbler till mitt vardagsrum.

I bought some antique furniture for my living room.


In this sentence, 'antik' (adjective form of 'antika') describes 'bokhandel' (bookstore), implying that the bookstore specializes in antique books or has an old, antique style.

Det finns en antik bokhandel i den gamla staden.

There is an antique bookstore in the old town.