mottaga
receive · accommodate
Definition & meaning
The verb mottaga (also spelled motta) primarily means "to receive" or "to accept." It is used in several contexts:
- To receive something physical: To take delivery of an object, a gift, or a shipment.
- To accept or welcome someone: To greet guests or visitors upon their arrival.
- To receive information or signals: To get a message, a radio signal, or to be the recipient of a response or a reaction.
- To accept a situation or condition: To endure or take in information, such as an order or a piece of news.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Verb group: Second conjugation (mottager/mottar, mottog, mottagit, mottagen, mottag).
- It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires an object to receive or be accepted.
Word origin: The word is a compound of the preposition mot (towards) and the verb taga (to take). Essentially, it literally means "to take towards oneself."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Ta emot mottaga (The most common phrasal verb synonym)
- Få mottaga (To get/receive)
- Acceptera mottaga (To accept)
- Välkomna mottaga (To welcome/receive someone)
Antonyms:
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Examples
När vi mottog paketet blev vi överraskade.verb
When we received the package, we were surprised.
Han har ännu inte mottagit sin inbjudan.verb
He has not yet received his invitation.
Hur många gäster kan lokalen mottaga ikväll?verb
How many guests can the venue accommodate tonight?
Hon mottog priset med ett stort leende.verb
She received the award with a big smile.
Vi har mottagit din ansökan om arbete.verb
We have received your application for employment.
Familjen mottog ekonomiskt stöd efter branden.verb
The family received financial support after the fire.
Skolan har mottagit flera klagomål från föräldrar.verb
The school has received several complaints from parents.
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