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abstain in Swedish

abstain in Swedish is avstå, avhålla, lägga ned sin röst — abstain means to deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.

abstain in Swedish

avstå
verb
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
avhålla
verb
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
lägga ned sin röst
verb
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
röstskolka
verb
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
hindra
verb
(transitive, obsolete) Hinder; keep back; withhold. [Attested from the early 16th century until the mid 17th century.]

What does "abstain" mean?

  1. verb To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
    "He decided to abstain from alcohol during training."

abstain in a sentence

  • He decided to abstain from alcohol during training.
  • Two council members chose to abstain rather than vote.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "abstain" in Swedish?

"abstain" in Swedish is avstå, avhålla, lägga ned sin röst. abstain means: To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.

How do you use "abstain" in a sentence?

Example: "He decided to abstain from alcohol during training." In Swedish, "abstain" is avstå, avhålla, lägga ned sin röst.

Are there other ways to say "abstain" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "abstain": avstå, avhålla, lägga ned sin röst, röstskolka, hindra.

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