This is the 4625th most frequent Swedish word.
airport
The Swedish word "airport" translates to "flygplats" in English and refers to a place where aircraft take off, land, and are serviced.
The word 'flygplatsen' (airport) is used here to denote the location where airplanes depart and arrive, emphasizing its function as a transit station.
Vi åkte till flygplatsen för att ta ett flyg.
We went to the airport to catch a flight.
In this sentence, 'Flygplatsens' (of the airport) is in the possessive form, highlighting a specific aspect of the airport, which is its security measures.
Flygplatsens säkerhet är väldigt viktig.
The security of the airport is very important.
Here, 'flygplats' (airport) is referenced in its general form to discuss the construction of a new airport facility.