Translation of German word "gegenüber" to English
gegenüber
/ɡəɡənˈʔʊpɐ/
Meaning
PrepositionFacing, or across from.
How to use
The preposition gegenüber ('opposite / across from / compared to') always requires the dative case. It can be placed before the noun (gegenüber dem Bahnhof) or after it (dem Bahnhof gegenüber). When used with personal pronouns, it is placed after (mir gegenüber — opposite me).
🇬🇧 English
opposite
Example
Das Haus steht gegenüber der Kirche.
The house stands opposite the church.
Die Straße führt gegenüber des Bahnhofs.
The street leads opposite the train station.
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Common phrases
- mir gegenüber— opposite me / to me
- dem Bahnhof gegenüber— opposite the station
- gegenüber dem Vorjahr— compared to the previous year
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What is the definition of the German word "gegenüber"?▼
The German word "gegenüber" is defined as: "Facing, or across from."
What does the German word "gegenüber" mean?▼
The German word "gegenüber" means "opposite" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Haus steht gegenüber der Kirche." (which translates as "The house stands opposite the church.").
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