ADPOSITION
gegen/ˈɡeːɡŋ̍/against; versus; toward
gegen is a German adposition that means against, versus, or toward. It is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡŋ̍/.
Definitions
1.in opposition to someone or something(opposition)
a.physically or figuratively in contrast or resistance
Der Ball rollte gegen die Wand.—The ball rolled against the wall.
b.competing with
Deutschland spielt heute gegen Frankreich.—Germany is playing against France today.
2.around or about (a time)(approximate time)
a.approximately at a specified time
Wir treffen uns gegen acht Uhr.—We will meet around eight o'clock.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gegen" mean in English?
- "gegen" means against, versus, or toward. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "gegen"?
- "gegen" is pronounced /ˈɡeːɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "gegen"?
- "gegen" is a adposition in German.
