entgegengesetzt
opposite
completely different or facing across
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entgegengesetzt synonyms
What's the difference between entgegengesetzt / gegenüberliegend / entgegengesetzt zueinander / gegensätzlich / sich gegenüberliegend / anders
opposite — completely different or facing across
Located opposite, across from something; used mainly for physical position.
Das Haus ist gegenüberliegend vom Park.
Дом находится напротив парка.
Facing or directed against each other; usually used for two objects or sides.
Die beiden Pfeile sind entgegengesetzt zueinander gerichtet.
Обе стрелки направлены друг против друга.
Opposite in meaning, character, or opinion; not about physical position.
Ihre Meinungen sind völlig gegensätzlich.
Их мнения совершенно противоположны.
Facing each other; emphasizes the mutual position of two things.
Die beiden Häuser stehen sich gegenüberliegend am Platz.
Два дома стоят друг напротив друга на площади.
Different, not the same; very general and not necessarily a direct opposite.
Ich habe eine andere Idee.
У меня есть другая идея.
Various or different; describes differences between things or people.
Wir haben verschiedene Interessen.
У нас разные интересы.
To reply or object to someone; this is a verb, not an adjective.
Er entgegnete, dass er keine Zeit habe.
Он возразил, что у него нет времени.
Towards, contrary to, against; this is a preposition/adverb, not an adjective.
Ich gehe dir entgegen.
Я иду тебе навстречу.
Opposite, across from, or in relation to; very common for place or relation, usually not as an adjective.
Die Bank ist gegenüber dem Rathaus.
Банк находится напротив ратуши.
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entgegengesetzt translation: opposite. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce entgegengesetzt
/ɛntɡəˈɡɛnzɛt͡st/
entgegengesetzt translation
opposite
entgegengesetzt transcription
/ɛntɡəˈɡɛnzɛt͡st/
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entgegengesetzt meaning: what does it mean?
völlig anders oder sich gegenüber befindend
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