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.

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