gegen
/ˈɡeːɡn̩/
preposition
A2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
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against; towards (approximate time)
Always takes the accusative.
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Wir spielen heute gegen die Nachbarn.
We're playing against the neighbours today.
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Practice
1 What does gegen mean?
against; towards (approximate time)
2 Fill the gap: Wir spielen heute ___ die Nachbarn.
Full sentence: Wir spielen heute gegen die Nachbarn. (We're playing against the neighbours today.)
See also
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