Adverb
demgegenüber
Pronunciation: [ˈdeːmɡeːɡŋ̍ˌʔyːbɐ]
in contrast to that
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Meanings
Adverb
- in contrast to that
- compared to that
Example sentence
Im Süden regnet es viel, demgegenüber bleibt der Norden trocken.
It rains a lot in the south; in contrast, the north stays dry.
Usage
- demgegenüber / dagegen — In contrast to that; introduces a comparison or contrast.
- Demgegenüber steht … — When placed first, the adverb is followed by the finite verb.
Das erste Zimmer war hell; demgegenüber wirkte das zweite recht dunkel.
The first room was bright; by contrast, the second seemed rather dark.