Translation of Polish word "przeciwko" to English
przeciwko
/pʂɛt͡ɕivkɔ/
Meaning
PrepositionIn a contrary direction to.
How to use
The preposition 'przeciwko' (against / opposed to) always governs the dative case (e.g., 'przeciwko rządowi' — against the government). Always write it as one word. It is synonymous with 'przeciw'.
🇬🇧 English
against
Structure Guide
Polish Word: przeciwko
Translation: against
Example Sentences
On jest przeciwko wojnie.
He is against war.
My są przeciwko temu pomysłowi.
We are against this idea.
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Common phrases
- głosować przeciwko— to vote against
- grać przeciwko— to play against each other
- lekarstwo przeciwko— medicine against / for (related)
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The Polish word "przeciwko" means "against" in English.
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