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At level A1, you don't need to use the word 'modstand' often, but it is helpful to know it means 'resistance' or 'opposition'. Think of it as 'saying no' or 'pushing back'. If you are learning basic physics, you might hear it. In simple terms, it is when something is hard to do because something else is stopping it. You might see it in simple news headlines about people who do not like a new rule. Even at this early stage, you can remember that 'mod' means 'against', which is a very useful building block for many Danish words. You won't be expected to use it in complex sentences, but recognizing it in a text about a game (like 'the other team gave good resistance') is a great start. Focus on the idea of 'against' and 'standing'. If you stand against someone, you are making 'modstand'. It is a common gender word, so we say 'en modstand'. You might hear a teacher say 'Der er ingen modstand' if everyone agrees with a plan. This is the simplest way to encounter the word. Don't worry about the scientific or historical meanings yet; just think of it as 'opposition'.
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At level A2, you can start using 'modstand' in basic sentences about daily life and simple opinions. You might talk about 'modstand' in the context of sports or simple disagreements. For example, 'Holdet mødte stor modstand' (The team met great resistance). You are also becoming more aware of Danish history, so you might learn that 'Modstanden' refers to the people who fought against the Germans in World War II. You can use it with simple verbs like 'at have' (to have) or 'at møde' (to meet). 'Jeg har modstand mod planen' (I have resistance against the plan). It is important to start noticing the preposition 'mod' which usually follows it. At this level, you should also be able to distinguish between 'modstand' (the thing) and 'modstander' (the person), although you might still mix them up occasionally. Understanding that 'modstand' is something you feel or encounter helps you describe situations where things aren't going perfectly smoothly. It is a useful word for expressing that not everyone agrees with an idea.
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At level B1, you should be able to use 'modstand' more fluently in a variety of contexts, including work, social issues, and abstract discussions. You can use the idiomatic expression 'at yde modstand' (to offer resistance) instead of just 'to meet' or 'to have' resistance. This level requires you to understand 'modstand' in professional settings, such as 'modstand mod forandring' (resistance to change) in a company. You can also start using compound words like 'luftmodstand' (air resistance) or 'modstandskraft' (resilience/power of resistance). You are expected to use the correct preposition 'mod' consistently. In your writing, you can use 'modstand' to create more nuanced arguments, showing that you understand there are two sides to an issue. You might also encounter the word in more technical or scientific texts, where it refers to electrical resistance or friction. Your vocabulary is growing, and 'modstand' becomes a tool to describe the friction that occurs when different interests or physical forces clash. You should also be comfortable using it in the definite form 'modstanden' when referring to a specific instance of opposition mentioned before.
At level B2, 'modstand' should be a regular part of your vocabulary for discussing complex social, political, and historical topics. You can discuss the 'danske modstandsbevægelse' in detail, using related terms like 'sabotage' and 'stikker'. You understand the nuance between 'modstand', 'opposition', and 'modvilje'. You can use the word metaphorically, for example, 'at følge mindste modstands vej' (to follow the path of least resistance). In business contexts, you can participate in discussions about how to mitigate 'modstand' among stakeholders. You are also able to use 'modstand' in more formal writing, such as essays or reports, where you might analyze the 'folkelige modstand' against a specific policy. Your understanding of the word's role in physics and biology (like 'antibiotika-modstand') is also clear. You can handle the word in all its forms—singular, plural, definite, and indefinite—without hesitation. You also recognize that 'modstand' can be a physical component (a resistor) in an electronic circuit, showing a broad range of lexical knowledge.
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At level C1, you use 'modstand' with the precision of a native speaker. You can identify the subtle differences in tone when 'modstand' is used in a legal, academic, or literary context. You might use it to discuss philosophical concepts, such as the 'ontologiske modstand' of the physical world. Your use of collocations is natural and varied; you don't just 'yde' modstand, you might 'nedbryde' (break down), 'parere' (ward off), or 'mobilisere' (mobilize) resistance. You are aware of the word's historical weight and use it evocatively in creative or persuasive writing. You can analyze how 'modstand' functions as a theme in Danish literature. Furthermore, you can use the word in complex compound constructions that you might even create yourself based on the rules of Danish word formation. Your understanding of the word is not just about its definition but about its cultural and emotional resonance in the Danish language. You can also discuss the 'modstand' found in materials science or advanced fluid dynamics if necessary, showing a high level of specialized vocabulary.
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At level C2, you have a complete mastery of 'modstand' and its place within the vast web of the Danish language. You can use it in highly specialized academic discourses, perhaps in a thesis on sociology or political science, discussing 'magt og modstand' (power and resistance) in modern structures. You are sensitive to the archaic or poetic uses of the word in older Danish texts. You can play with the word in puns or sophisticated rhetoric. You understand the etymological roots perfectly and how they relate to other Germanic languages. There is no nuance of the word—from the 'modstand' of a stubborn child to the 'modstand' in a high-voltage power line—that you do not grasp. You can use it to describe the 'modstand' of a text (how difficult it is to read or interpret). Your usage is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker, and you can even advise others on the most stylistically appropriate synonyms to use in various formal registers. You effectively use 'modstand' as a conceptual anchor in complex arguments about history, science, and human behavior.
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modstand in 30 Seconds

  • Modstand means resistance or opposition.
  • It is a common gender noun: en modstand.
  • It is used in physics, history, and daily life.
  • Commonly paired with the verb 'at yde' (to offer).
The Danish word modstand is a versatile noun that primarily translates to 'resistance' or 'opposition' in English. At its core, it describes a force that acts against something else, whether that force is physical, political, psychological, or electrical. In everyday Danish life, you will encounter this word in a variety of contexts ranging from historical discussions about World War II to modern debates about climate policy or even in technical manuals for household electronics. Understanding modstand requires recognizing that it is not just a passive state but often an active pushback. When a new law is proposed in the Folketing (the Danish Parliament), there might be significant modstand from the opposition parties. Similarly, when you try to push a heavy box across a rough floor, the friction you feel is a form of physical modstand.
Physical Resistance
In physics and engineering, modstand refers to the degree to which a substance or device opposes the passage of an electric current or the movement of an object. For example, 'luftmodstand' is air resistance.
Political and Social Opposition
This refers to the refusal to accept or comply with something; the use of force or arguments to defeat or stop something. It is frequently used in news headlines regarding protests or strikes.
Psychological Resistance
In a personal or therapeutic context, it describes a person's unwillingness to change their behavior or face certain truths.

Der var stor folkelig modstand mod de nye afgifter på benzin, hvilket førte til demonstrationer i København.

Elektrisk modstand måles i ohm, og det er en fundamental del af kredsløbslære.

Han mødte ingen modstand, da han foreslog at ændre mødets tidspunkt.

Historical Context
When talking about the 1940-1945 period, 'modstand' is almost always associated with the underground fight against Nazism. Phrases like 'at gå ind i modstanden' mean to join the resistance.

Kroppens naturlige modstand mod sygdomme kan styrkes gennem sund kost og motion.

Grammatically, modstand is a common gender noun (en-ord). It can be used as a countable noun, but it is frequently used in an uncountable sense to describe an abstract force of opposition. When you want to say 'to offer resistance', the standard Danish expression is at yde modstand. This verb 'yde' (to provide/render) is the most natural collocation. Another common verb is at møde modstand, which means 'to encounter resistance'. If you are the one creating the opposition, you are en modstander (an opponent).
Verb Collocations
'At yde modstand' (to put up resistance), 'At bryde modstanden' (to break the resistance), 'At overvinde modstand' (to overcome resistance).

Soldaterne ydede hård modstand ved grænsen for at beskytte deres land.

Vi skal forsøge at minimere den interne modstand i organisationen før vi implementerer den nye software.

Compound Words
Danish loves compounds. 'Modstandskraft' (resilience), 'Modstandsbevægelse' (resistance movement), 'Modstandsmand' (resistance fighter), 'Luftmodstand' (air resistance).

Bilen er designet med lav modstand for at spare på brændstoffet.

Der er altid en vis modstand mod nye ideer i starten, men det ændrer sig ofte over tid.

Hvor stor er den elektriske modstand i dette kobberkabel?

In Denmark, modstand is a word that carries weight in both the media and in casual conversation. If you listen to the news program 'Radioavisen' or watch 'TV2 News', you will frequently hear about 'politisk modstand' regarding government reforms. It is also a key term in the workplace when discussing 'forandringsledelse' (change management). Managers often talk about how to handle 'modstand mod forandring' (resistance to change) among employees. In the world of science and technology, specifically in physics classrooms across Danish gymnasiums, 'modstand' is used daily to describe Ohm's law. Furthermore, the cultural legacy of 'Modstandsbevægelsen' means that the word is deeply embedded in the Danish national identity, often appearing in documentaries, literature, and films about the Second World War.
In the Media
Headlines like 'Massiv modstand mod ny motorvej' (Massive opposition to new highway) are very common.
In Sports
Commentators might say: 'Det danske landshold mødte uventet modstand fra San Marino' (The Danish national team met unexpected resistance from San Marino).

Filmen handler om en ung mand, der går ind i den danske modstand under krigen.

Lægen forklarede, at bakterierne havde udviklet modstand mod den type antibiotika.

Technical Usage
In electronics, a 'modstand' is also the physical component called a 'resistor'.

Vi skal lodde en 10-ohm modstand på printkortet.

Der er ingen vej udenom; vi må bryde deres modstand med bedre argumenter.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when using modstand is confusing the noun 'modstand' (resistance) with the noun 'modstander' (opponent). While they are related, 'modstand' is the force or the abstract concept, whereas 'modstander' is the person or entity that provides that force. You cannot say 'Han er en stor modstand' if you mean 'He is a great opponent'; you must say 'Han er en stor modstander'. Conversely, you wouldn't say 'Der var meget modstander mod planen'; it must be 'Der var meget modstand mod planen'. Another common error is using the wrong preposition. In English, we might say 'resistance to change', and in Danish, it is almost always modstand mod. Using 'til' (to) is sometimes heard but 'mod' is much more idiomatic.
Modstand vs. Modstander
Modstand = The resistance (abstract/force). Modstander = The opponent (person).
Preposition Pitfall
Always use 'mod' after 'modstand' when indicating what is being opposed. 'Modstand mod krig' (Resistance against war).

Fejl: Han er min værste modstand. Korrekt: Han er min værste modstander.

Husk at 'modstand' er et fælleskønsord (en modstand), ikke et intetkønsord (et modstand).

Verb agreement
Use 'at yde' for active resistance and 'at være' for state. 'De ydede modstand' (They resisted) vs. 'Der er modstand' (There is resistance).

Fejl: Jeg føler modstand til din idé. Korrekt: Jeg føler modstand mod din idé.

Brug 'modstandskraft' når du taler om personlig styrke til at klare svære tider, ikke bare 'modstand'.

While modstand is the most general term for opposition, Danish offers several nuanced alternatives depending on the context. If you are talking about a formal or political disagreement, opposition is often used, especially in the context of the 'Oppositionen' in parliament. If the resistance is more about a passive or internal feeling of not wanting to do something, you might use modvilje (reluctance/unwillingness). For physical resistance in terms of weather, the word modvind (headwind) is a very common metaphorical and literal term. If you are describing a protest or a demonstration, protest is the direct equivalent.
Opposition
More formal, often used in politics. 'Oppositionen kræver en forklaring' (The opposition demands an explanation).
Modvilje
Focuses on the internal feeling of dislike or reluctance. 'Han følte en stærk modvilje mod at rejse' (He felt a strong reluctance to travel).
Modvægt
A counterweight. Used when something acts as a balance to another force. 'Kulturen fungerer som en modvægt til det travle arbejdsliv'.

Vi mødte meget modstand (opposition/resistance), men vi gennemførte planen alligevel.

Hans modstand var mest af alt en principiel sag.

Comparison Table
Modstand: General/Force. Protest: Active/Vocal. Modvilje: Internal/Emotional. Opposition: Formal/Political.

Der er en naturlig modstand i systemet mod for hurtige ændringer.

Uden modstand lærer vi aldrig at kæmpe for det, vi tror på.

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"Der er betydelig modstand i befolkningen mod de foreslåede lovændringer."

Neutral

"Jeg føler lidt modstand mod at skulle arbejde over i weekenden."

Informal

"Der var slet ingen modstand, da jeg spurgte om vi skulle have pizza."

Child friendly

"Vinden giver modstand, når du cykler hurtigt."

Slang

"Han er totalt i modstand lige nu."

Fun Fact

The prefix 'mod-' is one of the most productive in Danish, appearing in hundreds of words like 'modgift' (antidote) and 'modbevis' (counter-evidence).

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ˈmɒdstænd/
US /ˈmɑdstænd/
The stress is on the first syllable: MOD-stand.
Rhymes With
forstand tilstand opstand vand land mand brand sand
Common Errors
  • Pronouncing the 'd' too hard. It should be a soft Danish 'd'.
  • Using a long 'o' sound like in 'mode'. It is a short 'o'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

The word is easy to recognize because it looks like its English and German counterparts.

Writing 4/5

Using the correct collocations like 'yde' and the preposition 'mod' can be tricky.

Speaking 4/5

The soft 'd' and the short 'o' require practice for a natural sound.

Listening 3/5

It is a common word and usually clearly pronounced in media.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

mod stand imod stoppe nej

Learn Next

modstander modstå modstandsdygtig opposition protest

Advanced

sabotage besættelse impedans frihedskamp
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Examples by Level

1

Der er modstand.

There is resistance.

Simple sentence with 'der er' (there is).

2

Jeg ser modstand.

I see resistance.

Subject + Verb + Object.

3

Er der modstand?

Is there resistance?

Question form by swapping subject and verb.

4

Ingen modstand her.

No resistance here.

'Ingen' means 'no' or 'none'.

5

En lille modstand.

A little resistance.

'Lille' is the adjective for 'small'.

6

Modstand er svær.

Resistance is difficult.

'Svær' means difficult or heavy.

7

De siger nej og yder modstand.

They say no and offer resistance.

'Yder' is the verb for 'provide' or 'offer'.

8

Vinden giver modstand.

The wind gives resistance.

'Giver' means 'gives'.

1

Holdet mødte stor modstand i kampen.

The team met great resistance in the match.

Past tense of 'møde' is 'mødte'.

2

Der var modstand mod den nye vej.

There was resistance against the new road.

'Mod' is the preposition for 'against'.

3

Børnene ydede modstand, da de skulle i seng.

The children offered resistance when they had to go to bed.

'Ydede' is past tense of 'yde'.

4

Jeg føler en vis modstand mod idéen.

I feel a certain resistance against the idea.

'En vis' means 'a certain'.

5

Hvorfor er der så meget modstand?

Why is there so much resistance?

'Hvorfor' is 'why'.

6

Vi må overvinde denne modstand.

We must overcome this resistance.

'Må' means 'must', 'overvinde' means 'overcome'.

7

Læreren mødte modstand fra eleverne.

The teacher met resistance from the students.

'Fra' means 'from'.

8

Er der elektrisk modstand i ledningen?

Is there electrical resistance in the wire?

Adjective 'elektrisk' modifies 'modstand'.

1

Han ydede aktiv modstand under krigen.

He offered active resistance during the war.

'Aktiv' is an adjective modifying 'modstand'.

2

Der er massiv modstand mod de nye skatter.

There is massive resistance against the new taxes.

'Massiv' emphasizes the scale.

3

Hvordan håndterer man modstand mod forandring?

How do you handle resistance to change?

'Håndterer' means 'handles'.

4

Luftmodstand gør, at bilen bruger mere benzin.

Air resistance causes the car to use more petrol.

Compound word: luft + modstand.

5

Vi skal lodde en modstand på dette printkort.

We need to solder a resistor onto this circuit board.

Here 'modstand' refers to the component 'resistor'.

6

Han brød modstanden med sine stærke argumenter.

He broke the resistance with his strong arguments.

'Brød' is the past tense of 'bryde' (to break).

7

Modstandskraft er vigtig i svære tider.

Resilience (resistance power) is important in difficult times.

Compound word: modstands + kraft.

8

De mødte uventet modstand fra deres konkurrenter.

They met unexpected resistance from their competitors.

'Uventet' means 'unexpected'.

1

Den folkelige modstand voksede dag for dag.

The popular resistance grew day by day.

'Folkelig' means 'popular' or 'of the people'.

2

Det er svært at bryde den indre modstand.

It is difficult to break the internal resistance.

'Indre' means 'internal'.

3

Vi må tage højde for den politiske modstand.

We must take the political opposition into account.

'Tage højde for' is an idiom meaning 'to take into account'.

4

Bakteriernes modstand mod antibiotika er et problem.

The bacteria's resistance to antibiotics is a problem.

Genitive form 'bakteriernes'.

5

Han valgte at følge mindste modstands vej.

He chose to follow the path of least resistance.

Idiom: 'mindste modstands vej'.

6

Der var ingen organiseret modstand mod kuppet.

There was no organized resistance against the coup.

'Organiseret' is a past participle used as an adjective.

7

Modstandsmanden blev hyldet som en helt.

The resistance man was hailed as a hero.

'Modstandsmand' refers to a male resistance fighter.

8

Modstanden i kredsløbet er alt for høj.

The resistance in the circuit is far too high.

Definite singular 'modstanden'.

1

Filosofien undersøger subjektets modstand mod objektet.

Philosophy examines the subject's resistance to the object.

Academic register.

2

Hun parerede modstanden med kølig elegance.

She warded off the resistance with cool elegance.

'Parerede' is a sophisticated verb for 'warded off'.

3

Der opstod en spontan modstand i lokalbefolkningen.

A spontaneous resistance arose among the local population.

'Opstod' is the past tense of 'opstå' (to arise/occur).

4

Projektet faldt på grund af indædt modstand fra ledelsen.

The project failed due to stubborn resistance from management.

'Indædt' means 'stubborn' or 'bitter'.

5

Modstandens natur er ofte kompleks og mangefacetteret.

The nature of resistance is often complex and multifaceted.

'Mangefacetteret' is an advanced adjective.

6

Vi må mobilisere modstand mod de foreslåede nedskæringer.

We must mobilize resistance against the proposed cuts.

'Mobilisere' means 'to mobilize'.

7

Han beskriver modstanden som en nødvendig katalysator.

He describes the resistance as a necessary catalyst.

'Katalysator' is a metaphor from chemistry.

8

Tekstens modstand gør den svær at dekonstruere.

The resistance of the text makes it hard to deconstruct.

Metaphorical use in literary analysis.

1

Modstanden manifesterede sig som en subtil sabotage.

The resistance manifested itself as a subtle sabotage.

'Manifesterede sig' is a reflexive verb meaning 'manifested itself'.

2

I dette værk er modstand et gennemgående ontologisk tema.

In this work, resistance is a consistent ontological theme.

'Ontologisk' refers to the nature of being.

3

Ethvert forsøg på reform blev kvalt af bureaukratisk modstand.

Every attempt at reform was stifled by bureaucratic resistance.

'Kvalt' is the past participle of 'kvæle' (to choke/stifle).

4

Modstandskraften i den danske økonomi er bemærkelsesværdig.

The resilience in the Danish economy is remarkable.

'Bemærkelsesværdig' means 'remarkable'.

5

Hun analyserede de diskursive former for modstand i samfundet.

She analyzed the discursive forms of resistance in society.

'Diskursive' refers to discourse/communication.

6

Der findes ingen modstand, som ikke kan undergraves indefra.

There is no resistance that cannot be undermined from within.

'Undergraves' means 'undermined'.

7

Modstanden mod det paradigmeskift var forventelig men hvas.

The resistance to that paradigm shift was expected but sharp.

'Hvas' means 'sharp' or 'cutting'.

8

Materialets modstand mod deformation er afgørende for sikkerheden.

The material's resistance to deformation is crucial for safety.

Technical engineering context.

Common Collocations

yde modstand
møde modstand
politisk modstand
elektrisk modstand
massiv modstand
indre modstand
bryde modstanden
luftmodstand
modstand mod forandring
passiv modstand

Common Phrases

uden modstand

— Without any opposition or difficulty.

Han vandt uden modstand.

gøre modstand

— To resist or fight back.

Gør ikke modstand!

stærk modstand

— Strong opposition.

Der var stærk modstand mod forslaget.

vinde modstand

— To gain opposition (less common than 'møde').

Han vandt modstand i sit eget parti.

overvinde modstand

— To succeed despite opposition.

Vi overvandt al modstand.

modstandens størrelse

— The amount of resistance.

Modstandens størrelse overraskede os.

naturlig modstand

— A natural tendency to resist.

Der er en naturlig modstand mod det ukendte.

principiel modstand

— Opposition based on principles.

Hendes modstand var principiel.

væbnet modstand

— Armed resistance.

De ydede væbnet modstand mod besættelsen.

folkelig modstand

— Popular resistance from the general public.

Der var folkelig modstand mod EU.

Idioms & Expressions

"mindste modstands vej"

— To choose the easiest option or avoid conflict.

Han vælger altid mindste modstands vej.

Common
"at yde modstand til det sidste"

— To resist until the very end.

De ydede modstand til det sidste.

Dramatic
"at løbe panden mod en mur af modstand"

— To try to do something but be stopped by total opposition.

Han løb panden mod en mur af modstand.

Metaphorical
"at bryde al modstand"

— To completely defeat any opposition.

Hans vilje brød al modstand.

Formal
"at møde modstand på hjemmefronten"

— To have family members disagree with one's plans.

Han mødte modstand på hjemmefronten.

Informal
"at stå i modstand til"

— To be in opposition to something (often abstract).

Hans handlinger står i modstand til hans ord.

Formal
"modstand gør stærk"

— The idea that facing difficulties makes you a stronger person.

Husk, modstand gør stærk.

Proverbial
"at være i modstand"

— To be in a state of resisting or disagreeing.

Hun er i modstand lige nu.

Psychological
"at parere modstand"

— To skillfully handle or deflect opposition.

Ministeren var god til at parere modstand.

Formal
"at knække modstanden"

— To break the spirit or power of the opposition.

Vinteren knækkede modstanden.

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Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Mod' as 'Against' and 'Stand' as 'Standing'. If you are 'Mod-standing', you are standing against someone.

Visual Association

Imagine a person standing firm against a strong wind. They are 'mod-standing' the wind.

Word Web

Modstander (Person) Modstå (Verb) Modstandsdygtig (Adjective) Mod (Against) Stand (Position) Modvind (Headwind) Opposition (Synonym) Protest (Synonym)

Challenge

Try to use 'modstand' in three different ways today: once about physics (like a car), once about a person's opinion, and once about history.

Word Origin

The word 'modstand' comes from Middle Low German 'mutstant'.

Original meaning: It literally means 'against-standing' or 'standing against'.

Germanic. It is related to the German word 'Widerstand'.

Cultural Context

Be respectful when discussing 'Modstandsbevægelsen' with older Danes, as it is a deeply meaningful part of their history.

English speakers might use 'resistance' more broadly. In Danish, 'modstand' is quite specific and often feels more 'active' than 'opposition'.

'Flammen & Citronen' (a famous Danish film about resistance fighters) Frihedsmuseet (The Museum of Danish Resistance) Ohm's Law (where modstand is a central term)

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Politics

  • politisk modstand
  • oppositionens modstand
  • folkelig modstand
  • modstand mod reformen

Physics

  • elektrisk modstand
  • luftmodstand
  • modstand i kredsløbet
  • måle modstand

History

  • den danske modstand
  • modstandsbevægelsen
  • modstandsmand
  • yde modstand mod besættelsen

Psychology

  • indre modstand
  • modstand mod forandring
  • føle modstand
  • overvinde modstand

Sports

  • møde hård modstand
  • yde modstand
  • ingen modstand
  • stærk modstander

Conversation Starters

"Har du nogensinde mødt stor modstand mod dine planer?"

"Hvad tænker du om den danske modstand under Anden Verdenskrig?"

"Hvordan håndterer du modstand mod forandring på din arbejdsplads?"

"Mener du, at modstand altid er en dårlig ting?"

"Har du nogensinde bygget et elektrisk kredsløb med en modstand?"

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