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resist in Swedish

resist in Swedish is motstå, göra motstånd, stå emot — resist means to try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.

resist in Swedish

motstå
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
göra motstånd
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
stå emot
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

What does "resist" mean?

  1. verb To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
    "The town resisted the developers' plans for years."
  2. verb To remain unaffected or undamaged by something.
    "This fabric resists stains well."

resist in a sentence

  • The town resisted the developers' plans for years.
  • She couldn't resist a second slice of cake.
  • This fabric resists stains well.

Similar words in Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "resist" in Swedish?

"resist" in Swedish is motstå, göra motstånd, stå emot. 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: "The town resisted the developers' plans for years." In Swedish, "resist" is motstå, göra motstånd, stå emot.

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

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "resist": motstå, göra motstånd, stå emot.

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