Ellenáll
Ellenáll
Meaning:
to resist
ellen = against, áll = to stand – literally: to stand against
Example sentences:
Nem tudok ellenállni a kísértéseknek.
Not can-I resist the temptations-for.
I can’t resist temptations.
A bátyám mindig ellenállt az igazságtalanságnak.
The elder-brothe-my always resisted the injustice-for.
My older brother always resisted injustice.
Related terms:
áll – to stand
álláspont – stance, point of view
ellen – against
ellenállás – resistance
ellenálló – opponent
harc – fight (n.)
harcol – to fight
legyőz – to beat (i.e. to fight and win)
Pronunciation of today’s word:
Pronunciation of the example sentences:
Nem tudok ellenállni a kísértéseknek.
Not can-I resist the temptations-for.
I can’t resist temptations.
A bátyám mindig ellenállt az igazságtalanságnak.
The elder-brothe-my always resisted the injustice-for.
My older brother always resisted injustice.
Pronunciation of the related terms:
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