Dagegen
derNounagainst it; on the other hand; in contrast
English translations
- 01
On the other hand
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Umdreher ist umgangssprachlich eine Person, die ihre Meinung oder Position plötzlich und vollständig ändert.
- English meaning
- A turncoat is colloquially a person who suddenly and completely changes their opinion or position.
- Synonym
- Kehrtwende, Sinneswandel
- German example
- Er war ein echter Umdreher, gestern noch dagegen, heute dafür.
- English example
- He was a real turncoat, against it yesterday, for it today.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Umdreher
- Plural Form
- die Umdreher
Related words
- lehnen
Lean
- verhauchen
To fog up
- bestoßen
Chipped
- widerstreben
To resist, to be reluctant
- Widerstand
Resistance means the act of opposing or fighting against something.
Example sentences with “Dagegen”
Ich habe nichts dagegen. (I have nothing against it.)
Frequently asked questions
How to use 'dagegen' as a contrast?
It is used like 'on the other hand' to contrast two things (e.g., 'Er ist reich, dagegen ist sie arm').