No. 6,421 in Swedish
lyktan
"Lyktan" means "the lantern" in English.
In a sentence
Barnet tappade lyktan på stigen.
The child dropped the lantern on the path.
Here, 'lyktan' is used in its definite singular form (the lantern), indicating a specific object.
Kan du hänga upp lyktan på kroken?
Can you hang the lantern on the hook?
The sentence uses 'lyktan' to refer to a distinct, known object combined with an action of placement.
Lyktan fyllde rummet med ett varmt sken.
The lantern filled the room with a warm glow.
In this context, 'lyktan' emphasizes the role of the object as the source of light within the surroundings.
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