gegen
against
In opposition to; touching or next to.
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What's the difference between gegen / entgegen / gegenüber / gegenüberliegend / an / neben
against — In opposition to; touching or next to.
Means ‘toward’ or ‘in opposition to.’ It often sounds a bit more formal or set than simple ‘gegen.’
Der Zug fuhr dem Meer entgegen.
Поезд ехал навстречу морю.
Means ‘opposite’ in space or ‘toward/in relation to’ someone or something. Very common in everyday German.
Das Café liegt gegenüber dem Bahnhof.
Кафе находится напротив вокзала.
Emphasizes physical placement: ‘located opposite.’ It is descriptive and used mainly for places or objects.
Die gegenüberliegende Seite des Flusses ist bewaldet.
Противоположная сторона реки покрыта лесом.
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.
Das Bild hängt an der Wand.
Картина висит на стене.
Means ‘next to’ or ‘beside.’ It refers to proximity, not opposition.
Der Stuhl steht neben dem Tisch.
Стул стоит рядом со столом.
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How to pronounce gegen and what this word means
gegen translation: against. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce gegen
/ˈɡeːɡn̩/
gegen translation
against
gegen transcription
/ˈɡeːɡn̩/
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gegen meaning: what does it mean?
im Gegensatz zu; an etwas anliegend oder es berührend
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