contention in Swedish

contention in Swedish is tvist, bråk, dispyt — contention means a claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.

contention in Swedish

tvist

noun

Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

bråk

noun

Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

dispyt

noun

Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

dust

noun

Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

gräl

noun

Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

träta

noun

Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

What does "contention" mean?

noun A claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.
"It is her contention that the policy will backfire."
noun Heated disagreement or dispute.
"The inheritance became a source of bitter contention among the siblings."
noun Competition between parties or systems for a limited resource.
"Several processes were in contention for the same memory."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

contention in a sentence

It is her contention that the policy will backfire.
His main contention was that students learn better after a good night's sleep.
The inheritance became a source of bitter contention among the siblings.
The size of the garden fence was a constant point of contention between the neighbours.

Similar words in Swedish

controversy discord strife

Common Swedish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "contention" in Swedish?

"contention" in Swedish is tvist, bråk, dispyt. contention means: A claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.

How do you use "contention" in a sentence?

Example: "It is her contention that the policy will backfire." In Swedish, "contention" is tvist, bråk, dispyt.

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

Yes — Swedish has 6 translations listed for "contention": tvist, bråk, dispyt, dust, gräl, träta.

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