Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

gegen

Translation (Übersetzung) against, towards, about, around
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈɡeːɡn̩]
A1
Preposition
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
preposition accusative dative basic vocabulary wechselpräposition two-way preposition
Gegen is a two-way preposition (Wechselpräposition) that can govern either the accusative or dative case depending on whether movement or location is expressed. With accusative: indicates movement/direction towards something. With dative: indicates position/location or opposition. Also used in time expressions meaning 'around' or 'about'.

gegen - German Preposition - gegen Meaning - gegen Translation - gegen Preposition Examples

gegen is a German Preposition

Learn gegen meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. gegen is classified as a Preposition in German grammar.

gegen Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Ich bin gegen diesen Vorschlag.
I am against this proposal.
Expressing opposition
Wir fahren gegen die Stadt.
We are driving towards the city.
Direction with accusative
Das Meeting ist gegen 14 Uhr.
The meeting is around 2 PM.
Time approximation

gegen Word Family - gegen Related Words - gegen Family Members

gegen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

compound preposition (zusammengesetzte Präposition)
gegenüber
Meaning: opposite, towards
Example: Er war mir gegenüber sehr höflich.
Preposition
prefix (Präfix)
gegen-
Meaning: counter-, anti-
Example: Gegenvorschlag (counter-proposal)
Prefix

gegen Usage - gegen Collocations - gegen Idioms - gegen Synonyms - gegen Antonyms

gegen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use gegen in context. Discover gegen collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master gegen usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

gegen Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

gegen etwas sein
to be against something
High frequency
gegen jemanden spielen
to play against someone
High frequency
gegen den Wind
against the wind
Medium frequency
gegen die Wand
against the wall
Medium frequency
gegen die Regeln
against the rules
High frequency
gegen den Strom schwimmen
to swim against the current
Medium frequency
gegen die Uhr
against the clock
Medium frequency
gegen den Willen
against the will
Medium frequency

gegen Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

gegen den Strich gehen
to go against the grain
To do something contrary to expectations or norms
gegen den Strom schwimmen
to swim against the current
To go against popular opinion or trends
gegen die Wand laufen
to run into a wall
To encounter insurmountable obstacles
gegen alle Erwartungen
against all expectations
Contrary to what was expected
gegen den Wind segeln
to sail against the wind
To face difficulties or opposition

gegen Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

wider
Meaning: against
High similarity
entgegen
Meaning: towards, against
Medium similarity
kontra
Meaning: contra, against
Medium similarity
antagonisierend
Meaning: antagonizing
Low similarity
feindlich
Meaning: hostile
Low similarity

gegen Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

für
Meaning: for
mit
Meaning: with
pro
Meaning: pro, in favor of
zugunsten
Meaning: in favor of

gegen Semantically Related Words - gegen Contextually Related Words - gegen Thematically Related Words

gegen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

wider entgegen kontra Opposition Widerstand Konflikt Gegner Gegenteil

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