Swedish Word: tvärtemot

English Meaning: on the contrary

Example Sentences:

Tvärtemot allmän tro gömmer inte strutsen sitt huvud i sanden.
Contrary to popular belief, the ostrich does not hide its head in the sand.
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Related Words:

tvärt

1. steeply 2. abruptly, suddenly

Here: steeply

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emot

against, towards

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