No. 3,992 in Swedish
motståndet
The resistance.
In a sentence
Motståndet är starkt när man försöker ändra en tradition.
The resistance is strong when one tries to change a tradition.
In this sentence, 'motståndet' refers to an opposition or resistance faced, demonstrating its use as a noun describing a figurative concept.
Vi undersökte motståndet i elektriska ledare under experimentet.
We examined the resistance in electrical conductors during the experiment.
Here, 'motståndet' denotes a physical property in science, such as electrical resistance, showing its specific technical application.
Trots motståndet fortsatte han sin kamp mot orättvisan.
Despite the opposition, he continued his struggle against injustice.
In this example, 'motståndet' symbolizes the challenges or barriers faced in a struggle, emphasizing its abstract meaning.
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