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
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
göra motstånd
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
stå emot
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
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 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: "It is hard to resist checking your phone every few minutes." 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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