against in German
against in German is gegen, wider, mit — against means in opposition to; contrary to.
against in German
gegen
gegen
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
wider
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
mit
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
What does "against" mean?
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prep In opposition to; contrary to.
"She voted against the proposal."
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prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
"He leaned the ladder against the wall."
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prep In competition with; versus.
"The home team played against their rivals."
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prep As protection from, or in preparation for.
"They saved money against a rainy day."
against in a sentence
- She voted against the proposal.
- It's against the rules to park here.
- He leaned the ladder against the wall.
- Rain beat against the window.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "against" in German?
"against" in German is gegen, wider, mit. against means: In opposition to; contrary to.
How do you use "against" in a sentence?
Example: "She voted against the proposal." In German, "against" is gegen, wider, mit.
Are there other ways to say "against" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "against": gegen, wider, mit.
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