No. 379 in Swedish
offentliga
"Offentliga" means "public" in English.
In a sentence
Offentliga bibliotek erbjuder många resurser för utbildning.
Public libraries offer many resources for education.
The word 'offentliga' is used as an adjective describing 'bibliotek' (libraries), indicating that the libraries are open to the public and serve a community function.
Politikerna diskuterade nya regler för offentliga platser.
The politicians discussed new regulations for public places.
Here, 'offentliga' describes 'platser' (places), showing that the places are accessible to and intended for the general public.
Den offentliga debatten om miljöfrågor är viktig.
The public debate on environmental issues is important.
In this case, 'offentliga' modifies 'debatten' (debate), stressing that the debate is conducted openly and is accessible to the public.
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