opposite in Dutch

opposite in Dutch is tegenoverliggend, tegenovergesteld, tegengesteld — opposite means located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.

opposite in Dutch

tegenoverliggend

adj

tegenovergesteld

adj

Of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.

tegengesteld

adj

Of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.

tegenover

adv

In an opposite position.

tegenovergestelde

noun

tegenstander

noun

An opponent.

tegenover

prep

Facing, or across from.

What does "opposite" mean?

adjective Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.
"They live on opposite sides of the street."
adjective Completely different or contrary in nature.
"The two brothers have opposite personalities."
noun A person or thing that is completely different from another, often its exact reverse.
""Hot" is the opposite of "cold.""
preposition Facing or across from.
"The bakery is opposite the train station."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

opposite in a sentence

They live on opposite sides of the street.
She sat in the opposite corner of the room from me.
The two brothers have opposite personalities.
The new manager had the opposite effect from what everyone expected.

Similar words in Dutch

antithetical antonym contrary inverse opponent opposition reverse

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "opposite" in Dutch?

"opposite" in Dutch is tegenoverliggend, tegenovergesteld, tegengesteld. opposite means: Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.

How do you use "opposite" in a sentence?

Example: "They live on opposite sides of the street." In Dutch, "opposite" is tegenoverliggend, tegenovergesteld, tegengesteld.

Are there other ways to say "opposite" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "opposite": tegenoverliggend, tegenovergesteld, tegengesteld, tegenover, tegenovergestelde, tegenstander.

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