No. 4,496 in Swedish
varuhuset
"Department store."
In a sentence
Jag gick till varuhuset för att köpa nya skor.
I went to the department store to buy new shoes.
Here, 'varuhuset' is used to refer to a specific place where goods are sold, emphasizing the shopping context.
Varuhuset är en populär plats under helgerna.
The department store is a popular place during weekends.
In this sentence, 'varuhuset' highlights its general role in society as a frequented location.
Det historiska varuhuset stängdes för två år sedan.
The historic department store was closed two years ago.
This usage of 'varuhuset' refers to a specific, notable store, suggesting its importance or legacy.
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