This is the 467th most frequent Slovak word.
mesto
"City" or "town."
In this sentence, "mesto" is used to denote a 'city' as a geographical and administrative unit.
Mesto Bratislava je hlavné mesto Slovenska.
The city of Bratislava is the capital city of Slovakia.
In this sentence, "mesto" is used to emphasize the city's cultural and historical importance.
Toto mesto je známe svojimi historickými pamiatkami.
This city is known for its historical landmarks.
Here, "meste" (locative case of "mesto") refers to the location where the subject lives and indicates it as a significant aspect of identity.