Connector / Adverb
dagegen
Pronunciation: /daˈɡeːɡən/
against it, against that
B1
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Meanings
Connector
- however, by contrast, on the other hand
Adverb
- against it, against that
Example sentence
Hast du was dagegen, wenn ich ein wenig fernsehe?
Do you mind if I watch TV for a while?
Usage
- dagegen sein — be against it
- gegen den Plan — against the plan; dagegen replaces gegen + a thing
Die meisten stimmen zu, aber ich bin dagegen.
Most people agree, but I am against it.