मतलब
To do things differently from everyone else.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase is a direct challenge to 'Jantelagen', the cultural norm that discourages individual success or standing out. Using it often implies a modern, progressive attitude. In the US, 'going against the grain' is seen as a core part of the 'American Dream' and rugged individualism. It is almost always a positive trait. There is a famous proverb: 'The nail that sticks out gets hammered down.' Going against the stream (the 'wa' or harmony) can be socially risky in Japan. Germans value 'Hinterfragen' (questioning things). Going against the stream is often linked to intellectual independence and critical thinking.
Use 'Våga'
Pair it with 'våga' (to dare) to sound more like a native speaker: 'Våga gå mot strömmen!'
Definite form
Always use 'strömmen' (the stream), never just 'ström'.
मतलब
To do things differently from everyone else.
Use 'Våga'
Pair it with 'våga' (to dare) to sound more like a native speaker: 'Våga gå mot strömmen!'
Definite form
Always use 'strömmen' (the stream), never just 'ström'.
Compliment vs. Insult
In Sweden, this is 90% of the time a compliment about someone's strength of character.
खुद को परखो
Fyll i det saknade ordet i meningen.
Hon vågar alltid gå mot _______.
The correct idiom is 'gå mot strömmen'.
Vilken mening betyder att någon är självständig?
Välj rätt alternativ:
'Gå mot strömmen' means to be independent and not follow the crowd.
Slutför dialogen så att den låter naturlig.
A: Varför köpte du inte den nya iPhonen som alla andra? B: Jag gillar att _______.
The speaker is explaining why they didn't do what 'everyone else' did.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासHon vågar alltid gå mot _______.
The correct idiom is 'gå mot strömmen'.
Välj rätt alternativ:
'Gå mot strömmen' means to be independent and not follow the crowd.
A: Varför köpte du inte den nya iPhonen som alla andra? B: Jag gillar att _______.
The speaker is explaining why they didn't do what 'everyone else' did.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes! It is very common and means the exact same thing, though it sounds slightly more effortful.
Usually, yes. It implies independence. However, if someone is being difficult just to be annoying, it might be used sarcastically.
The opposite is 'att följa strömmen' (to follow the stream) or 'att gå med strömmen'.
You can, but it's rare. If you're in a crowd, it's better to say 'gå åt fel håll' (go the wrong way).
Yes, 'ström' can mean electricity, but in this idiom, it refers to a water current.
The past tense is 'gick'. Example: 'Han gick mot strömmen'.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in a speech.
No, a company or a country can also 'gå mot strömmen'.
Exactly. That is the best English equivalent.
Both work, but 'mot' is much more common in this specific idiom.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Gå sin egen väg
similarTo follow one's own path.
Sticka ut
similarTo stand out.
Följa John
contrastTo follow the leader blindly.
Vara en motvalls kärring
specialized formTo be habitually stubborn.
