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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈɡeːɡn̩
"Er ist gegen die Idee."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In opposition to; contrary to.
"She stood against the wall, waiting for her friend." - 2
In contact with; touching.
"The book was leaning against the shelf."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'against' originates from the Old English 'onġēan', which means 'in opposition to'. It evolved through Middle English as 'ageyn' or 'agaynst', reflecting a shift in usage towards expressing opposition or resistance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Against" is said worldwide
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contre
Transliteration: kɔ̃tʁ
"Elle est contre cette décision."
gegen
Transliteration: ˈɡeːɡn̩
"Er ist gegen die Idee."
contro
Transliteration: ˈkɔntro
"È contro questa proposta."
contra
Transliteration: ˈkɒn.tɾa
"Ella está contra esa decisión."
contra
Transliteration: ˈkõtɾɐ
"Ele é contra essa ideia."
के खिलाफ
Transliteration: ke khilāf
"वह इस निर्णय के खिलाफ है।"
反对
Transliteration: fǎnduì
"她反对这个决定。"
대항하여
Transliteration: daehanghayeo
"그녀는 그 결정에 대항하여 있다."
に対して
Transliteration: ni taishite
"彼女はその決定に対して反対です。"
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