noun

en butik

shop

En plats där man kan köpa saker.

Butik
Swedish word

Definition:
A "butik" is a small shop or store, typically referring to a retail establishment where goods are sold directly to customers. It can range from a boutique or specialty shop to a small grocery store.

Similar words / Synonyms:

  • Affär: Also means "shop" or "store," but can be used more broadly, including larger stores or businesses.
  • Varuhus: Means "department store," usually a larger retail establishment with many different departments.
  • Låda: Colloquially, sometimes used to mean a shop, but more often means "box."
  • Shop: An English loanword used informally, especially in fashion contexts.

Differences:
"Butik" often implies a smaller, more specialized shop compared to "affär," which can refer to any store. "Varuhus" connotes a much larger store with more variety.

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Examples

Vi går till en butik.noun

We are going to a shop.

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