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
Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
gegenüberliegend
Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
entgegengesetzt
Facing in the other direction.
andere
Of either of two complementary or mutually exclusive things.
gegenüber
In an opposite position.
Gegenteil
Gegensatz
gegenüber
Facing, or across from.
What does "opposite" mean?
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adjective Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.
"They live on opposite sides of the street."
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adjective Completely different or contrary in nature.
"The two brothers have opposite personalities."
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noun A person or thing that is completely different from another, often its exact reverse.
""Hot" is the opposite of "cold.""
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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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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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