How to pronounce PLATSA, and what it means
PLATSA is the name of an IKEA wardrobe system. Here is how Swedes say it, and what the name means.
Swedish word
PLATSA
PLAHT-sah
- Product
- Wardrobe system
- Meaning
- "To fit in" or "to earn a place" (from plats, a place).
How to say PLATSA
Say PLAHT-sah, stressing the syllable in capitals. The Listen button reads it with your device's Swedish voice.
Our guide to Swedish pronunciation explains these sounds in more detail, and the Swedish keyboard lets you type å, ä and ö.
Why it is called PLATSA
Many IKEA names are ordinary Swedish words, often ones that hint at what the product does or how it feels. IKEA's rule is that a name must be a real word.
Want to know more Swedish words like this one? Look them up in our free Swedish dictionary.
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