kajen

kajen

"The quay" or "the dock."

Here the word 'kajen' is used to denote the quay or dock along which one can walk and observe the boats.

Vi gick längs kajen och tittade på båtarna.

We walked along the quay and looked at the boats.

In this sentence, 'kajen' refers to the physical surface of the quay, highlighting its condition.

Kajens yta hade blivit hal efter regnet.

The quay's surface had become slippery after the rain.

Here 'kajen' is used to indicate the location where a boat docks for the purpose of loading cargo.

Båten lade till vid kajen för att lastas.

The boat docked at the quay to load cargo.