No. 973 in Swedish
helsingfors
Helsingfors is the Swedish name for Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
In a sentence
Jag åkte till Helsingfors för att besöka mina vänner.
I traveled to Helsinki to visit my friends.
The word 'Helsingfors' is used as the name of the capital city of Finland in Swedish.
Helsingfors är känt för sin vackra arkitektur och rika kultur.
Helsinki is known for its beautiful architecture and rich culture.
'Helsingfors' functions here as a proper noun referring to the city, emphasizing its characteristic features.
Min vän berättade att han växte upp i Helsingfors.
My friend told me that he grew up in Helsinki.
'Helsingfors' is utilized to indicate a personal connection or background to the city.
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