German Conversation · Level 10
89 words
German word
Opposition
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔpoziˈt͡si̯oːn/
Meaning
- feminine nounopposition
Example
Die Regierung reagierte auf die Kritik der Opposition.
The government responded to criticism from the opposition.
More examples
Die Opposition forderte Neuwahlen.
The opposition demanded new elections.
Core concept
A counterweight to the ruling side pushes back against decisions while presenting an alternative view.
Common phrases
als Opposition auftreten
act as the opposition
Opposition bilden
form the opposition
Opposition im Parlament
opposition in parliament
Similar words
Oppositionspartei: A political party outside government that challenges it in elections and parliament.
Regierung: The executive body that governs a country and carries out laws and policies.
Definition in German
Opposition bezeichnet politisch die Parteien, die nicht regieren, und allgemein die Haltung des Widerspruchs gegen Pläne oder Entscheidungen.
Word origin
Opposition is a Latin-based borrowing related to oppositio and opponere, whose basic sense is being set against something.
Usage tips
- In political contexts, die Opposition normally refers collectively to the parties outside the government, not just to disagreement with one isolated decision.
Other meanings
- resistancenoun
Opposites
- Regierunggovernmentnoun
Related words
- Oppositionsführeropposition leadernoun
- Oppositionsarbeitopposition worknoun