mot

This is the 12th most frequent Swedish word.


mot

The Swedish word "mot" means "towards," "against," or "to" in English.


Here, 'mot' indicates a direction or movement towards a destination.

De går mot stationen.

They are walking towards the station.


In this sentence, 'mot' signifies an attitude or behavior directed at or concerning someone.

Han är vänlig mot alla.

He is friendly toward everyone.


Here, 'mot' expresses progress or movement in a figurative sense towards a goal or idea.

Det är ett steg mot lösningen.

It is a step towards the solution.