NOUN
Gegner/ˈɡeːɡnɐ/opponent; adversary; rival
Gegner is a German noun that means opponent, adversary, or rival. It is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡnɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Gegner".
Definitions
1.a person or team who competes against another(sport/general)
a.an adversary in a game, contest, or conflict
Der Gegner hat im Finale sehr stark gespielt.—The opponent played very strongly in the final.
2.someone who is against a plan, idea, or policy(figurative/politics)
a.an opponent of a cause or policy
Er ist ein Gegner der neuen Reform.—He is an opponent of the new reform.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Gegner | die Gegner |
| Genitive | des Gegners | der Gegner |
| Dative | dem Gegner | den Gegnern |
| Accusative | den Gegner | die Gegner |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gegner" mean in English?
- "Gegner" means opponent, adversary, or rival. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gegner"?
- "Gegner" is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡnɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gegner" der, die, or das?
- "Gegner" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Gegner"?
- The plural of "Gegner" is "Gegner".
- What part of speech is "Gegner"?
- "Gegner" is a noun in German.
