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gegen

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Preposition

gegen

Pronunciation: /ˈɡe.ɡən/

against

The German preposition gegen means against in English.

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All meanings of gegen

Preposition
  1. against
  2. toward (i.e. directed to someone/something)
  3. toward (i.e. in the direction of)
  4. approximately, around

gegen in a German sentence

Schlechte Schulzeugnisse sprechen gegen dich, wenn du Arbeit suchst.

A poor school record will count against you when you look for a job.

Forms of gegen

Akkusativ