resist in German
resist in German is Deckmittel, widerstehen, widerstreben — resist means to try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
resist in German
Deckmittel
A protective coating or covering.
widerstehen
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
widerstreben
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
widerstreiten
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
zuwider sein
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
What does "resist" mean?
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verb To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
"It is hard to resist checking your phone every few minutes."
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verb To remain unaffected or undamaged by something.
"These tiles resist heat, so you can put hot pans on them."
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resist in a sentence
- It is hard to resist checking your phone every few minutes.
- The town resisted the developers' plans for years.
- These tiles resist heat, so you can put hot pans on them.
- The metal gate is coated to resist rust in wet weather.
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What is "resist" in German?
"resist" in German is Deckmittel, widerstehen, widerstreben. resist means: To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
How do you use "resist" in a sentence?
Example: "It is hard to resist checking your phone every few minutes." In German, "resist" is Deckmittel, widerstehen, widerstreben.
Are there other ways to say "resist" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "resist": Deckmittel, widerstehen, widerstreben, widerstreiten, zuwider sein.
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