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against in German

against in German is gegen, wider, mit — against means in opposition to; contrary to.

against in German

gegen
prep
gegen
prep
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
wider
prep
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
mit
prep
In physical opposition to; in collision with.

What does "against" mean?

  1. prep In opposition to; contrary to.
    "She voted against the proposal."
  2. prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
    "He leaned the ladder against the wall."
  3. prep In competition with; versus.
    "The home team played against their rivals."
  4. 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.

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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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