gegen

A1 Preposition

English Translation

against, into, around (time)

What does „gegen" mean in English?

„gegen" is a German preposition meaning "against, into, around (time)" in English. CEFR Level A1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Fahr nicht gegen den Baum!

Don't drive into the tree!

CEFR Level

A1

Beginner — basic everyday expressions and simple phrases.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

dafür/dagegen sein — to be for/against it dagegen — against it dagegen — against it entgegenkommen — to come towards gegen — against gegen — against Gegend — area Gegensatz — contrast

Related Words

gegen

against

gegen

against

Gegend (die)

area

Gegensatz (der)

contrast

Gegenstand (der)

object

Gegenteil (das)

opposite