This is the 1156th most frequent Swedish word.
street
The Swedish word for "street" is "gata."
Here, 'gatan' (the street) refers to a specific street as a location in a local context.
Jag gick längs gatan och såg en liten butik.
I walked along the street and saw a small shop.
In this case, 'gatan' (the street) indicates the space outdoors designed for public use and local activity.
Barnet lekte på gatan med sina vänner.
The child played on the street with their friends.
Finally, 'huvudgatan' (the main street) highlights a notable street within an area, often central to community events or traffic.