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German · word

gegen

for

/ˈɡeːɡn̩/preposition

Meanings

  • preposition · A2

    Used to show opposition, competition, or treatment intended to stop something.

    Ich nehme eine Tablette gegen die Schmerzen.

  • preposition · A1

    Used to express an approximate point in time.

    Wir treffen uns morgen gegen acht Uhr.

  • preposition · A2

    Moving in the direction of something, often hitting or resting upon it.

    Er lehnte sein Fahrrad gegen die Wand.

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