This is the 2687th most frequent Swedish word.
storstäderna
"The big cities."
In this usage, 'storstäderna' highlights a factor influencing broader geographical or societal contexts.
Utvecklingen i storstäderna påverkar hela regionen.
The development in the metropolitan cities affects the entire region.
In this sentence, 'storstäderna' is used as the subject referring to major cities collectively.
Storstäderna är viktiga kulturella centra i landet.
The metropolitan cities are important cultural centers in the country.
Here, 'storstäderna' denotes the destinations of travel, focusing on major urban areas.