gegen
opposed
not agreeing with; against
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What's the difference between gegen / ablehnend / gegensätzlich / entgegengesetzt / entgegen / wider
shows a rejecting or disapproving attitude toward something
means 'opposite'; describes contrast between two things, not disagreement
emphasizes complete opposition in direction, position, or meaning
often means 'toward' or 'contrary to'; as an adjective it is less common and not always a direct equivalent of 'opposed'
a literary and somewhat old-fashioned word meaning 'against,' especially in set phrases
usually means 'unfavorable' or 'adverse'; not about disagreement, but about bad conditions
usually means 'opposite' or 'toward'; it expresses position or attitude, but not direct opposition
neutral and common: 'against that,' often used as a short reply or objection
means 'hostile,' with a strong negative tone; it is stronger than simple disagreement
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How to pronounce gegen and what this word means
gegen means opposed. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce gegen
/ˈɡeːɡn̩/
gegen translation
opposed
gegen examples
Ich bin gegen den Plan.
gegen transcription
/ˈɡeːɡn̩/
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gegen meaning: what does it mean?
nicht einverstanden mit; gegen etwas
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?
Ich bin gegen den Plan. Translation: Я против этого плана.
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