No. 4,729 in Swedish
arkaden
"Arkaden" in Swedish means "the arcade," referring to a covered passageway with arches, often housing shops.
In a sentence
Vi gick genom arkaden för att komma till butiken.
We walked through the arcade to reach the store.
Here, 'arkaden' refers to an architectural structure with a covered passage, often lined with shops or stalls.
Arkaden har vackra pelare och detaljerade takmålningar.
The arcade has beautiful pillars and detailed ceiling paintings.
In this context, 'arkaden' emphasizes the architectural and decorative aspects of the structure.
Många ungdomar samlas i arkaden efter skolan.
Many youths gather in the arcade after school.
Here, 'arkaden' serves as a social and communal space where people meet or spend time together.
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