No. 3,751 in Swedish
högskola
"Högskola" means "university college" or "higher education institution."
In a sentence
Jag pluggar på en högskola i Göteborg.
I study at a university in Gothenburg.
Here, 'högskola' is used to denote a specific type of higher educational institution in Sweden, akin to a university or college.
Det är viktigt att välja rätt högskola för att få en bra utbildning.
It is important to choose the right university to get a good education.
In this sentence, 'högskola' refers to any institution for higher education, emphasizing its role in providing quality education.
Efter gymnasiet planerar jag att söka in till en högskola.
After high school, I plan to apply to a university.
Here, 'högskola' is used within the context of future education plans, indicating it as a next step after high school.
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