English–German
“opposite” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgeːgn̩ˌtaɪ̯l/
Example
Ich dachte, er mag Kaffee, aber das Gegenteil ist der Fall.
I thought he liked coffee, but the opposite is true.
How to say “opposite” in German
“Opposite” in German is Gegenteil.
Two matching positions face each other, with one exactly opposite the other.
Example sentences with Gegenteil
Das Gesetz bewirkt oft das Gegenteil von dem, was geplant war.
The law often produces the opposite of what was planned.
Tips for using Gegenteil
- Gegenteil is neuter, so the standard form is das Gegenteil; the common contrast pattern is das Gegenteil von plus dative.
Other German words for “opposite”
Das gegenüberliegende Haus ist sehr alt.
The house opposite is very old.