Preposition
gegen
Pronunciation: /ˈɡe.ɡən/
against
The German preposition gegen means against in English.
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All meanings of gegen
Preposition
- against
- toward (i.e. directed to someone/something)
- toward (i.e. in the direction of)
- 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