ADVERB

gegeneinander/ɡeːɡn̩ʔaɪ̯ˈnandɐ/against each other; versus one another

gegeneinander is a German adverb that means against each other or versus one another. It is pronounced /ɡeːɡn̩ʔaɪ̯ˈnandɐ/.

Definitions

1.in reciprocal opposition or confrontation(competition, opposition)

a.describes two or more parties acting in opposition to one another

Die beiden Teams spielen heute gegeneinander.The two teams are playing against each other today.

b.used in the sense of mutual comparison or rivalry

Wir haben unsere Argumente gegeneinander abgewogen.We weighed our arguments against each other.

Frequently asked questions

What does "gegeneinander" mean in English?
"gegeneinander" means against each other or versus one another. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "gegeneinander"?
"gegeneinander" is pronounced /ɡeːɡn̩ʔaɪ̯ˈnandɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "gegeneinander"?
"gegeneinander" is a adverb in German.

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