A1Grammaraccusative case

kontra

against

In German

kontra

ˈkɔntʁa
English
against
Español
contra
Italiano
contro

Common Phrases

  • pro und kontra
    pros and cons
  • kontra etwas sein
    to be against something
  • kontra die Regeln
    against the rules

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Es gibt Argumente pro und kontra diesen Vorschlag.

    There are arguments for and against this proposal.

    accusative
  2. 2

    Die Entscheidung fiel kontra ihn aus.

    The decision went against him.

    accusative
  3. 3

    Sie stimmten kontra den Antrag.

    They voted against the motion.

    accusative

FAQ

How do you say "against" in German?

"against" in German is "kontra" (ˈkɔntʁa). Example: Es gibt Argumente pro und kontra diesen Vorschlag..

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