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
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
avhålla
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
lägga ned sin röst
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
röstskolka
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
hindra
(transitive, obsolete) Hinder; keep back; withhold. [Attested from the early 16th century until the mid 17th century.]
What does "abstain" mean?
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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.
Similar words in Swedish
Common Swedish translations
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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