ett motstånd
Meaning
resistance; opposition
In Swedish: opposition, försvar
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett motstånd |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | motståndet |
| Plural, indefinite | motstånd |
| Plural, definite | motstånden |
motstånd is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort motstånd, det stora motståndet. Check another noun
Practise motstånd
1 / 2Is it en motstånd or ett motstånd?
Words built with motstånd
- motståndsrörelse opposition movement, resistance movement
- motståndsman member of the Resistance (underground)
Questions
What does motstånd mean in English?
motstånd means “resistance, opposition”.
Is it en motstånd or ett motstånd?
It is ett motstånd, and “the resistance” is motståndet.
What is the plural of motstånd?
motstånd doesn't change in the plural: ett motstånd, två motstånd (definite: motstånden).
Nearby common words
motstånd is number 2,500 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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