#182 of 1,000Core 1000
Translation
against; towards, around (with time)
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Word origin
From Old High German gagin, from the same Germanic root as English again and against.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- gagin
- English cognates
- again, against
Examples
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He is fighting against his fear.
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We're playing against the other team today.
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I'll come round at about seven o'clock.
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gegen: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the German word "gegen" (against; towards, around (with time)): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 11: Words 181-190.