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?

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 German

antonym contradictory contrary counter cross inverse opponent opposition

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I IS that for you IT

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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