undvika
avoid
Att försöka hålla sig borta från något eller inte låta något hända.
Definition & meaning
The verb undvika means to avoid, evade, or steer clear of something. It is used in several contexts:
- Physical avoidance: To keep away from a person, an object, or a place (e.g., "avoid the puddle").
- Abstract avoidance: To prevent something from happening, to escape a difficult situation, or to refrain from doing something (e.g., "avoid a conflict" or "avoid making mistakes").
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Infinitive: undvika
- Present tense: undviker
- Past tense: undvek
- Supine: undvikit
- Imperative: undvik
Word origin: The word is composed of the prefix und- (which in this context carries a sense of separation or movement away) and the root vika (to turn, fold, or yield). Historically, it is related to the Germanic concept of "turning away" or "stepping aside."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- slippa (to escape/avoid doing something)
- undfly (to flee from or escape)
- undgå (to escape or evade)
- avvärja (to avert or fend off)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Han försöker undvika regnet.verb
He tries to avoid the rain.
Vi borde undvika socker om vi vill må bättre.verb
We should avoid sugar if we want to feel better.
För att undvika problem, läs instruktionerna noggrant.verb
To avoid problems, read the instructions carefully.
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