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.
