Norwegian Vocabulary
derimot
Norwegian word for on the contrary / however
CEFR B1Opinion words
Definition
derimot translates to on the contrary / however in English.
Example sentence
Han likte det; hun derimot ikke.
Uses derimot in a typical opinion words context.
How to use this word
derimot means "on the contrary / however" in Norwegian. It's a opinion words word commonly used in everyday Norwegian. You'll see derimot in conversations about opinion words, in textbooks, and in short phrases you'll hear in Norway. As a B1-level word in the CEFR scale, it's one of the first you should learn — master derimot early and dozens of related sentences become instantly easier to follow.