NOUN
Gegensatz/ˈɡeːɡənˌzat͡s/opposite; contrast; antithesis
Gegensatz is a German noun that means opposite, contrast, or antithesis. It is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡənˌzat͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gegensätze".
Definitions
1.a person or thing that is completely different from another(contrast, difference)
a.opposite or contrast between things
Das ist ein starker Gegensatz zu früher.—That is a sharp contrast to earlier.
2.the direct opposite or antithesis of something(opposing principle, antithesis)
a.something that stands in direct opposition
Das Gute steht im Gegensatz zum Bösen.—Good stands in opposition to evil.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Gegensatz | die Gegensätze |
| Genitive | des Gegensatzes | der Gegensätze |
| Dative | dem Gegensatz | den Gegensätzen |
| Accusative | den Gegensatz | die Gegensätze |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gegensatz" mean in English?
- "Gegensatz" means opposite, contrast, or antithesis. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gegensatz"?
- "Gegensatz" is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡənˌzat͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gegensatz" der, die, or das?
- "Gegensatz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Gegensatz"?
- The plural of "Gegensatz" is "Gegensätze".
- What part of speech is "Gegensatz"?
- "Gegensatz" is a noun in German.
