No. 6,558 in Swedish
mekka
"Mekka" in Swedish refers to Mecca, the holiest city in Islam, or figuratively, a central hub or gathering place for a particular activity or interest.
In a sentence
Stockholm är ett mekka för matälskare.
Stockholm is a mecca for food lovers.
In this context, 'mekka' is used metaphorically to denote a place highly esteemed or favored for a particular interest or activity.
Han har alltid drömt om att besöka det riktiga Mekka i Saudiarabien.
He has always dreamed of visiting the real Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Here, 'mekka' directly refers to the actual location of Mecca, a city of religious significance in Islam.
Svenska arkitekter betraktar ofta Barcelona som ett mekka för modern stadsdesign.
Swedish architects often regard Barcelona as a mecca for modern urban design.
In this sentence, 'mekka' metaphorically represents a prominent or inspirational place in a specific domain—in this case, urban architecture.
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