NOUN
Gegenteil/ˈɡeːɡŋ̩taɪ̯l/opposite; converse; reverse
Gegenteil is a German noun that means opposite, converse, or reverse. It is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡŋ̩taɪ̯l/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gegenteile".
Definitions
1.something that is completely different or the reverse of something else(general meaning)
a.the direct opposite
Das Gegenteil von kalt ist warm.—The opposite of cold is warm.
b.in contrast to what was previously said or expected
Eigentlich habe ich das Gegenteil erwartet.—Actually, I expected the opposite.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gegenteil | die Gegenteile |
| Genitive | des Gegenteiles | der Gegenteile |
| Dative | dem Gegenteil | den Gegenteilen |
| Accusative | das Gegenteil | die Gegenteile |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gegenteil" mean in English?
- "Gegenteil" means opposite, converse, or reverse. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gegenteil"?
- "Gegenteil" is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡŋ̩taɪ̯l/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gegenteil" der, die, or das?
- "Gegenteil" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Gegenteil"?
- The plural of "Gegenteil" is "Gegenteile".
- What part of speech is "Gegenteil"?
- "Gegenteil" is a noun in German.
