No. 6,936 in Swedish
pekka
"Pekka" is not a standard Swedish word; it is a Finnish male name.
In a sentence
Pekka är min vän från Finland.
Pekka is my friend from Finland.
In this sentence, 'Pekka' is used as a Finnish proper name, identifying a person.
Där står pekka i mitten av grinden.
There stands a peg in the middle of the gate.
In this context, 'pekka' might be an informal or local term for a peg or post, though it's uncommon in standard Swedish.
Om du går till spelet, fråga efter pekka.
If you go to the game, ask for Pekka.
Here, 'pekka' is again likely used as a proper name, referring to a person, possibly a nickname.
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