ADVERB
dagegen/ˈdaːɡeːɡn̩/against it; on the other hand; in contrast
dagegen is a German adverb that means against it, on the other hand, or in contrast. It is pronounced /ˈdaːɡeːɡn̩/.
Definitions
1.opposed to something mentioned before(expression of opposition)
a.used to refer back to a previously mentioned idea or thing that is being opposed
Viele sind für den Vorschlag, ich bin dagegen.—Many are in favor of the proposal; I am against it.
2.on the other hand; in contrast(contrast)
a.used to introduce an opposing or different perspective
Der erste Kandidat war sehr nervös, dagegen wirkte der zweite ganz ruhig.—The first candidate was very nervous; in contrast, the second seemed quite calm.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dagegen" mean in English?
- "dagegen" means against it, on the other hand, or in contrast. 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.
