No. 1,405 in Dutch
weerstand
Resistance.
In a sentence
De weerstand in het elektrische circuit zorgt ervoor dat de stroom wordt beperkt.
The resistance in the electrical circuit limits the current.
Technical context referring to electrical resistance.
Hij bood weerstand tegen de veranderingen in het bedrijf.
He offered resistance to the changes in the company.
Abstract or metaphorical context indicating opposition.
Ze heeft een sterke mentale weerstand tegen stressvolle situaties.
She has a strong mental resilience against stressful situations.
Describes resilience or durability, in this case mental.
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