dagegen

adverb

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whereas

while

seeing as

in return

on the other hand

however

instead

against it

in opposition

in protest

in contrast

by comparison

on the other side

then again

Synonyms and Related Words for dagegen

wo während wohingegen da dafür hingegen jedoch im Gegenzug stattdessen wider kontra entgegen im Gegensatz dazu andererseits demgegenüber indessen

Definition of "dagegen" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "dagegen" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Drückt einen Gegensatz, Widerspruch oder Widerstand aus.

DE: “Ich habe nichts dagegen.”
A1
EN: “I don't mind.”

DE: “Alle sind für den Plan, nur er ist dagegen.”
A2
EN: “Everyone is for the plan, only he is against it.”

DE: “Was hast du eigentlich dagegen, wenn wir am Wochenende wegfahren?”
B1
EN: “What do you actually have against us going away for the weekend?”

Wird verwendet, um einen Kontrast oder einen Vergleich zu etwas zuvor Genanntem herzustellen.

DE: “Mein Bruder ist groß. Ich dagegen bin klein.”
A1
EN: “My brother is tall. I, in contrast, am small.”

DE: “Der Sommer war sehr heiß, der Herbst dagegen ist ziemlich kühl.”
A2
EN: “The summer was very hot; the autumn, in contrast, is quite cool.”

DE: “Er investiert sein Geld in Aktien, sie dagegen bevorzugt sichere Anlagen wie Gold.”
B1
EN: “He invests his money in stocks, whereas she, on the other hand, prefers safe investments like gold.”

Words Similar in Spelling to dagegen

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