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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Gegnerdie Gegner
Genitivedes Gegnersder Gegner
Dativedem Gegnerden Gegnern
Accusativeden Gegnerdie 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.

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