A1Grammaraccusative case

gegen

against, toward (a time)

In German

gegen

ˈɡeːɡn̩
English
against, toward (a time)
Español
contra, hacia
Italiano
contro, verso

Common Phrases

  • gegen den Strom schwimmen
    to swim against the current
  • gegen etwas sein
    to be against something
  • gegen Abend
    towards evening

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Sie lehnt sich gegen die Wand.

    She leans against the wall.

    accusative
  2. 2

    Er spielt gegen seinen Freund.

    He plays against his friend.

    accusative
  3. 3

    Wir treffen uns gegen acht Uhr.

    We meet around eight o'clock.

    accusative

FAQ

How do you say "against, toward (a time)" in German?

"against, toward (a time)" in German is "gegen" (ˈɡeːɡn̩). Example: Sie lehnt sich gegen die Wand..

Related

through, by (means of)
durch
dʊrç
for
für
fyːɐ̯
without
ohne
ˈoːnə
around, at (time), about
um
ʊm
until, up to
bis
bɪs
along
entlang
ɛntˈlaŋ
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