No. 2,485 in Swedish
katedralen
The Swedish word "katedralen" means "the cathedral" in English.
In a sentence
Vi besökte katedralen i Stockholm under vår resa.
We visited the cathedral in Stockholm during our trip.
Here, 'katedralen' refers to a specific building, the cathedral in Stockholm, making it a proper noun enhancing the description of a travel experience.
Katedralen är ett imponerande exempel på gotisk arkitektur.
The cathedral is an impressive example of Gothic architecture.
In this sentence, 'katedralen' is used to denote a building type; it emphasizes its architectural style, making it a subject of study or observation.
När solen går ner, lyser katedralens fönster med en varm glöd.
When the sun sets, the cathedral's windows glow with a warm radiance.
Here, 'katedralen' is used in a possessive form ('katedralens') to highlight an attribute of the cathedral, its windows, thus focusing on a visual detail.
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