ADVERB
dagegen/ˈdaːɡeːɡn̩/against it; on the other hand; opposed to it
dagegen is a German adverb that means against it, on the other hand, or opposed to it. It is pronounced /ˈdaːɡeːɡn̩/.
Definitions
1.expresses opposition or resistance to something mentioned earlier(opposing something)
a.against it; in opposition to what was mentioned
Viele sind für das neue Gesetz, aber ich bin dagegen.—Many are in favor of the new law, but I am against it.
2.used to contrast with something previously mentioned; by comparison(comparison; contrast)
a.on the other hand; by contrast
Im Süden ist es warm. Dagegen ist es im Norden noch sehr kalt.—It's warm in the south. In contrast, it's still very cold in the north.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dagegen" mean in English?
- "dagegen" means against it, on the other hand, or opposed to it. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "dagegen"?
- "dagegen" is pronounced /ˈdaːɡeːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "dagegen"?
- "dagegen" is a adverb in German.
