No. 11,516 in Swedish
oceanen
"The ocean."
In a sentence
Oceanen är full av fascinerande liv.
The ocean is full of fascinating life.
Here, 'oceanen' refers to the entire ocean as a vast body of water, emphasizing its enormity and diversity.
Vi kände den friska havsluften vid oceanens strand.
We felt the fresh sea air at the ocean's shore.
In this case, 'oceanen' is used to describe the specific shoreline or coastal area of the ocean, giving a spatial context to the term.
Oceanen har alltid varit en viktig del av mänsklighetens historia.
The ocean has always been an important part of humanity's history.
Here, 'oceanen' emphasizes the historical significance and connection humanity has had with the ocean across time.
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