gegen
opposed
not agreeing with; against
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What's the difference between gegen / ablehnend / gegensätzlich / entgegengesetzt / entgegen / wider
opposed — not agreeing with; against
shows a rejecting or disapproving attitude toward something
Die Kommission war dem Vorschlag ablehnend gegenüber.
Комиссия отрицательно отнеслась к предложению.
means 'opposite'; describes contrast between two things, not disagreement
Ihre Ansichten sind völlig gegensätzlich.
Их взгляды совершенно противоположны.
emphasizes complete opposition in direction, position, or meaning
Er ging in die entgegengesetzte Richtung.
Он пошёл в противоположном направлении.
often means 'toward' or 'contrary to'; as an adjective it is less common and not always a direct equivalent of 'opposed'
Die Entscheidung ging den Erwartungen der Bürger entgegen.
Решение шло вразрез с ожиданиями граждан.
a literary and somewhat old-fashioned word meaning 'against,' especially in set phrases
Er handelte wider den Rat seiner Freunde.
Он поступил вопреки совету своих друзей.
usually means 'unfavorable' or 'adverse'; not about disagreement, but about bad conditions
Bei widrigen Bedingungen fand das Spiel trotzdem statt.
Несмотря на неблагоприятные условия, игра всё же состоялась.
usually means 'opposite' or 'toward'; it expresses position or attitude, but not direct opposition
Er verhielt sich ihr gegenüber sehr höflich.
Он вел себя с ней очень вежливо.
neutral and common: 'against that,' often used as a short reply or objection
Viele waren für den Plan, aber ich war dagegen.
Многие были за этот план, но я был против.
means 'hostile,' with a strong negative tone; it is stronger than simple disagreement
Die Stimmung im Raum war feindlich.
Атмосфера в комнате была враждебной.
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gegen translation: opposed. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce gegen
/ˈɡeːɡn̩/
gegen translation
opposed
gegen transcription
/ˈɡeːɡn̩/
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gegen meaning: what does it mean?
nicht einverstanden mit; gegen etwas
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