This is the 8487th most frequent Swedish word.
bemöttes
"Bemöttes" means "were met" or "were treated" in English.
In this sentence, 'bemöttes' is used in a passive voice to describe how criticism was addressed or handled, indicating a response or treatment.
Kritiken bemöttes med lugn och saklig förklaring.
The criticism was met with calm and factual explanation.
Here, 'bemöttes' conveys the idea of a reception or reaction to a proposal, showing how an action was received or treated by others.
Förslaget bemöttes med blandade reaktioner från åhörarna.
The proposal was met with mixed reactions from the audience.
In this example, 'bemöttes' is used to indicate the way a person was treated or received, highlighting the interpersonal manner of interaction.