emot
against · towards · receive
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Emot (Swedish)
Definition:
"Emot" is a preposition in Swedish meaning "towards", "against", or "in opposition to". It is used to express direction facing something, or opposition/resistance to something.
Usage Examples:
- Riktad emot – Directed towards
- Protestera emot – Protest against
- Stå emot – Resist
Synonyms or Similar Words:
- Mot – Also means "towards" or "against," but "emot" often emphasizes opposition or resistance.
- Motstånd mot – Means "resistance against" (a noun phrase including "mot").
Notes:
- "Emot" and "mot" can sometimes be used interchangeably, but "emot" tends to be used more for abstract opposition or resistance, while "mot" more often describes physical direction or neutral position.
Example:
- Jag gick mot huset – I walked towards the house.
- Hon protesterade emot lagen – She protested against the law.
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Examples
Han tog boken och höll den emot bröstet.preposition
He took the book and held it against his chest.
Sara sträckte ut handen emot presenten.preposition
Sara reached out her hand towards the present.
Lisa sträckte ut handen och tog emot gåvan.adverb
Lisa reached out her hand and received the gift.
Varför springer han emot dörren?preposition
Why is he running towards the door?
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