Motstått

Motstått is a Swedish word that translates to "resisted" in English. It is the supine form of the verb "motstå," which means to resist, withstand, or oppose. This form is typically used after auxiliary verbs like "ha" (to have) to form the perfect tense. For example, "Han har motstått frestelsen" translates to "He has resisted the temptation."

The verb "motstå" itself is derived from the prefix "mot-" meaning "against" or "towards," and "stå" meaning "to stand." Thus, the literal meaning is to stand against something. This can apply to physical resistance against an attack or force, as well as metaphorical resistance to ideas, influences, or pressures.

The concept of resistance is present in many contexts. In physics, resistance refers to the opposition to the flow of electric current. In psychology, resistance can describe an individual's unwillingness to acknowledge or accept certain truths or emotions. In social and political contexts, resistance can manifest as opposition to authority, laws, or prevailing norms. The word "motstått" therefore encapsulates the completed action of such opposition.