Preposition
contra
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔntʁa/
against, versus
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Meanings
Preposition
- against, versus
Example sentence
Morgen spielt Deutschland contra Frankreich.
Tomorrow it's Germany versus France.
Usage
- pro und contra — for and against; a common debate pairing
- contra einen Vorschlag — against a proposal; contra can take accusative
Die Debatte „Bahn contra Auto“ dauerte bis zum Abend.
The debate 'Rail versus car' lasted until the evening.