ADPOSITION

gegenüber/ɡeːɡŋ̩ˈʔyːbɐ/opposite; across from; towards

gegenüber is a German adposition that means opposite, across from, or towards. It is pronounced /ɡeːɡŋ̩ˈʔyːbɐ/.

Definitions

1.on the other side of; facing(location)

a.indicates that something is located directly across from something else

Die Bank ist der Post gegenüber.The bank is opposite the post office.

2.towards; in relation to (a person, subject, etc.)(relation, attitude)

a.describes one's attitude or behavior toward something or someone

Sie war mir gegenüber immer freundlich.She was always friendly towards me.

Frequently asked questions

What does "gegenüber" mean in English?
"gegenüber" means opposite, across from, or towards. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "gegenüber"?
"gegenüber" is pronounced /ɡeːɡŋ̩ˈʔyːbɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "gegenüber"?
"gegenüber" is a adposition in German.

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