Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

dagegen

Translation (Übersetzung) against it, on the other hand, in contrast
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [daˈɡeːɡn̩]
B1
Adverb/Conjunction
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
conjunction adverb comparison contrast opposition
Dagegen is a separable adverb and conjunction used to express opposition, contrast, or comparison. It can function as an adverb meaning 'against it' or as a conjunction meaning 'on the other hand' or 'in contrast'. When used as an adverb, it often appears with verbs like sein, haben, or tun. As a conjunction, it introduces a contrasting clause. It's commonly used in both written and spoken German to present opposing viewpoints or comparisons.

dagegen - German Adverb/Conjunction - dagegen Meaning - dagegen Translation - dagegen Adverb/Conjunction Examples

dagegen is a German Adverb/Conjunction

Learn dagegen meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. dagegen is classified as an Adverb/Conjunction in German grammar.

dagegen Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Ich habe nichts dagegen.
I have nothing against it.
Expressing no objection to something previously mentioned.
Er ist strikt dagegen.
He is strictly against it.
Expressing strong opposition to a proposal or idea.
Was hast du dagegen?
What do you have against it?
Asking for someone's objection or opposition.

dagegen Examples (Beispiele) in English

dagegen examples with English translations. See how to use dagegen in sentences. dagegen example sentences in English below.

Das Wetter war schlecht, dagegen hatten wir viel Spaß.
The weather was bad, on the other hand we had lots of fun.
Presenting a contrasting positive aspect after a negative one.
Er mag Kaffee, dagegen trinkt sie lieber Tee.
He likes coffee, whereas she prefers tea.
Comparing different preferences between two people.
Die Stadt ist laut, dagegen ist das Dorf ruhig.
The city is loud, in contrast the village is quiet.
Contrasting characteristics of two different places.

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dagegen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

dagegen word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn dagegen family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore dagegen related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
gegen
Meaning: against
Example: gegen den Vorschlag sein
Preposition
compound with (zusammengesetzt mit)
da
Meaning: there
Example: da + gegen = dagegen
Adverb

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dagegen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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dagegen Collocations (Kollokationen)

dagegen collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn dagegen word combinations and how to use dagegen with other words naturally.

etwas dagegen haben
to have something against it
High frequency
dagegen sein
to be against it
High frequency
nichts dagegen haben
to have nothing against it
High frequency
dagegen halten
to counter, to object
Medium frequency
dagegen sprechen
to speak against it
Medium frequency
dagegen tun
to do something against it
Medium frequency
dagegen argumentieren
to argue against it
Medium frequency
dagegen protestieren
to protest against it
Low frequency

dagegen Idioms (Redewendungen)

dagegen idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing dagegen with meanings and explanations. Master dagegen expressions used in everyday German.

Da kann man nichts dagegen machen.
There's nothing one can do about it.
Used to express resignation or acceptance of a situation that cannot be changed.
Dagegen ist kein Kraut gewachsen.
There's no remedy against that.
Means something is inevitable or unstoppable, literally 'no herb grows against it'.
Dagegen helfen nur starke Nerven.
Only strong nerves help against that.
Used when facing a stressful or difficult situation that requires mental strength.
Dagegen ist kein Einwand erhoben worden.
No objection was raised against it.
Formal expression indicating that something was accepted without opposition.

dagegen Synonyms (Synonyme)

dagegen synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for dagegen and expand your German vocabulary. Learn dagegen similar words and their usage.

hingegen
Meaning: on the other hand, however
High similarity
im Gegensatz dazu
Meaning: in contrast to that
High similarity
andererseits
Meaning: on the other hand
Medium similarity
wider
Meaning: against
Medium similarity
konträr
Meaning: contrary
Low similarity

dagegen Antonyms (Antonyme)

dagegen antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to dagegen. Discover dagegen opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

dafür
Meaning: for it, in favor of
zustimmen
Meaning: to agree
befürworten
Meaning: to support, to advocate
gleich
Meaning: same, equal

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dagegen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

dagegen semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to dagegen. Explore dagegen related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn dagegen contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

gegen wider hingegen konträr Gegensatz

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