δεν μπορώ να αντισταθώ

verbal phrase neutral
Translations
  • cannot resist
  • be unable to resist
Forms
δεν μπόρεσε να αντισταθείδεν μπορώ να αντισταθώ
Usage Notes

Always used with δεν and να + subjunctive

Etymology

From αντί (against) + ίσταμαι (to stand)

Cultural Context

Common expression used for temptation or strong desires

Commonality

80%

Guessability

70%

Mnemonics

  • 'anti' means against, like 'antistand' - can't stand against temptation

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