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opposite in German

opposite in German is andere, gegenüberliegend, entgegengesetzt — opposite means located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.

opposite in German

andere
adj
Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
gegenüberliegend
adj
Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
entgegengesetzt
adj
Facing in the other direction.
andere
adj
Of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.
gegenüber
adv
In an opposite position.
Gegenteil
noun
Gegensatz
noun
gegenüber
prep
Facing, or across from.

What does "opposite" mean?

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

opposite in a sentence

  • They live on opposite sides of the street.
  • The two brothers have opposite personalities.
  • "Hot" is the opposite of "cold."
  • She's the complete opposite of her sister.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "opposite" in German?

"opposite" in German is andere, gegenüberliegend, entgegengesetzt. 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 German, "opposite" is andere, gegenüberliegend, entgegengesetzt.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "opposite": andere, gegenüberliegend, entgegengesetzt, gegenüber, Gegenteil, Gegensatz.

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