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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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