ADPOSITION
gegen/ˈɡeːɡŋ̍/against; towards; around (time)
gegen is a German adposition that means against, towards, or around (time). It is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡŋ̍/.
Definitions
1.in opposition to someone or something(opposition)
a.being opposed to; versus
Die Mannschaft spielt heute gegen Bayern München.—The team is playing against Bayern Munich today.
2.towards or approximately around (a time or location)(direction/time)
a.towards a place or direction
Er lehnte sich gegen die Wand.—He leaned against the wall.
b.approximately at (a certain time)
Wir kommen gegen 18 Uhr.—We'll arrive around 6 p.m.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gegen" mean in English?
- "gegen" means against, towards, or around (time). It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "gegen"?
- "gegen" is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "gegen"?
- "gegen" is a adposition in German.
