Translation of "against" to German

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Dictionary translations for "against"

against [əˈɡenst] preposition

gegen

They're against animal abuse.

Sie sind gegen Tierquälerei.

für (in preparation for)

The odds are against us.

Die Chancen stehen schlecht für uns.

an (contact)

She leaned against his shoulder.

Sie lehnte sich an seine Schulter.

gegenüber (compared with)

He is prejudiced against her.

Er hat ihr gegenüber Vorurteile.

im Hinblick auf (misfortune)

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Phrases with "against" (53)

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Contexts with "against"

They're against animal abuse. Sie sind gegen Tierquälerei.

The odds are against us. Die Chancen stehen schlecht für uns.

She leaned against his shoulder. Sie lehnte sich an seine Schulter.

He is prejudiced against her. Er hat ihr gegenüber Vorurteile.

He became a singer against his parents wishes. Er wurde ein Sänger entgegen den Wünschen seiner Eltern.

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