No. 762 in Swedish
city
The central part of a city, often referring to the downtown or business district.
In a sentence
Jag älskar att promenera genom stadens gamla kvarter.
I love walking through the old district of the city.
Here, 'stadens' indicates possession, referring to the 'city's old quarter' emphasizing the historical aspect.
City är alltid fylld med liv och rörelse.
The city is always bustling with life and activity.
In this sentence, 'City' represents the urban area or central city, emphasizing its lively characteristics.
Vi besökte en ny restaurang i city förra veckan.
We visited a new restaurant in the city last week.
Here, 'i city' (in the city center) specifies location, often referring to the downtown or urban core area in casual conversation.
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