No. 8,487 in Swedish
bemöttes
"Bemöttes" means "were met" or "were treated" in English.
In a sentence
Kritiken bemöttes med lugn och saklig förklaring.
The criticism was met with calm and factual explanation.
In this sentence, 'bemöttes' is used in a passive voice to describe how criticism was addressed or handled, indicating a response or treatment.
Förslaget bemöttes med blandade reaktioner från åhörarna.
The proposal was met with mixed reactions from the audience.
Here, 'bemöttes' conveys the idea of a reception or reaction to a proposal, showing how an action was received or treated by others.
Hon bemöttes alltid med respekt och vänlighet på kontoret.
She was always met with respect and kindness at the office.
In this example, 'bemöttes' is used to indicate the way a person was treated or received, highlighting the interpersonal manner of interaction.
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