gegen
against
In opposition to; touching or next to.
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What's the difference between gegen / entgegen / gegenüber / gegenüberliegend / an / neben
Means ‘toward’ or ‘in opposition to.’ It often sounds a bit more formal or set than simple ‘gegen.’
Means ‘opposite’ in space or ‘toward/in relation to’ someone or something. Very common in everyday German.
Emphasizes physical placement: ‘located opposite.’ It is descriptive and used mainly for places or objects.
Usually means ‘at,’ ‘on,’ or ‘by,’ and only sometimes suggests contact or being next to something. It does not mean ‘against’ in the opposition sense.
Means ‘next to’ or ‘beside.’ It refers to proximity, not opposition.
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How to pronounce gegen and what this word means
gegen means against. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce gegen
/ˈɡeːɡn̩/
gegen translation
against
gegen examples
Das Bild hängt gegen die Wand.
gegen transcription
/ˈɡeːɡn̩/
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gegen meaning: what does it mean?
im Gegensatz zu; an etwas anliegend oder es berührend
gegen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
gegen is pronounced as /ˈɡeːɡn̩/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
gegen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Das Bild hängt gegen die Wand. Translation: Картина висит у стены.
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