NOUN
Gegenüber/ɡeːɡŋ̩ˈʔyːbɐ/person opposite; counterpart; opposite side
Gegenüber is a German noun that means person opposite, counterpart, or opposite side. It is pronounced /ɡeːɡŋ̩ˈʔyːbɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a person who sits, stands, or lives opposite(person)
a.person located on the other side, counterpart
Mein Gegenüber im Zug hat die ganze Zeit gelesen.—The person sitting opposite me on the train read the whole time.
2.the place or the side that is directly across from something(location)
a.the opposite side
Die Bäckerei ist dem Rathaus direkt gegenüber.—The bakery is directly opposite the town hall.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gegenüber | — |
| Genitive | des Gegenübers | — |
| Dative | dem Gegenüber | — |
| Accusative | das Gegenüber | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gegenüber" mean in English?
- "Gegenüber" means person opposite, counterpart, or opposite side. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gegenüber"?
- "Gegenüber" is pronounced /ɡeːɡŋ̩ˈʔyːbɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gegenüber" der, die, or das?
- "Gegenüber" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Gegenüber"?
- "Gegenüber" is a noun in German.
