contra in German
contra in German is contra, entgegengesetzt, gegen — contra means against or in opposition to.
contra in German
contra
Contrary to something.
entgegengesetzt
Contrary to something.
gegen
Contrary to something.
gegengesetzt
Contrary to something.
gegnerisch
Contrary to something.
im Gegensatz zu
Contrary to something.
Gegenbuchung
(accounting, often, attributive) An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
Gegenkonto
(accounting, often, attributive) An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
Gegenposition
(accounting, often, attributive) An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
Gegenrechnung
(accounting, often, attributive) An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
Kreditseite
(accounting, often, attributive) An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
Contra Tanz
(dance) A contra dance.
Kontratanz
(dance) A contra dance.
gegen
Against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to.
anti
Against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to.
contra
Against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to.
im Gegensatz zu
Against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to.
wider
Against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to.
ristornieren
(accounting) To undo; to reverse.
stornieren
(accounting) To undo; to reverse.
zurückbuchen
(accounting) To undo; to reverse.
What does "contra" mean?
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preposition Against or in opposition to.
"The debate was argued pro and contra the new tax."
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noun An accounting entry that offsets or cancels out another entry.
"The refund was recorded as a contra against the original sale."
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noun A member of a rightist guerrilla group that fought Nicaragua's socialist government in the 1980s, secretly backed by the United States.
"The historian wrote a book about the Contras and the Iran-Contra scandal."
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contra in a sentence
- The debate was argued pro and contra the new tax.
- The refund was recorded as a contra against the original sale.
- The historian wrote a book about the Contras and the Iran-Contra scandal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "contra" in German?
"contra" in German is contra, entgegengesetzt, gegen. contra means: Against or in opposition to.
How do you use "contra" in a sentence?
Example: "The debate was argued pro and contra the new tax." In German, "contra" is contra, entgegengesetzt, gegen.
Are there other ways to say "contra" in German?
Yes — German has 18 translations listed for "contra": contra, entgegengesetzt, gegen, gegengesetzt, gegnerisch, im Gegensatz zu.
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