ADPOSITION
entgegen/ɛntˈɡeːɡn̩/towards; against; contrary to
entgegen is a German adposition that means towards, against, or contrary to. It is pronounced /ɛntˈɡeːɡn̩/.
Definitions
1.towards (someone or something); in the direction of(direction or movement)
a.expressing movement towards a person or object
Sie kam mir freundlich entgegen.—She came towards me in a friendly way.
2.contrary to; against (expectation, rule, etc.)(contrary/opposition)
a.contrary to wishes, customs, advice, or expectations
Entgegen aller Erwartungen fiel die Prüfung leicht aus.—Contrary to all expectations, the exam turned out to be easy.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entgegen" mean in English?
- "entgegen" means towards, against, or contrary to. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "entgegen"?
- "entgegen" is pronounced /ɛntˈɡeːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "entgegen"?
- "entgegen" is a adposition in German.
