Gegenüber Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gegenüber" is mainly used as preposition meaning "opposite", "across from" or "facing". It is also used as adverb and adjective.

Essential properties of "gegenüber"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Gegenüber", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

Definition: "Facing, in front of, opposite to, before. Indicates the position of something or someone in relation to another thing or person."
Translation(s): opposite, across from, facing, in front of
Synonym(s): vor, gegenüber von
Antonym(s): neben
Related word(s): entgegen, entgegengesetzt

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Café liegt gegenüber dem Bahnhof.The café is opposite the train station.
Sie wohnt gegenüber der Kirche.She lives across from the church.
Der Supermarkt befindet sich gegenüber der Schule.The supermarket is located opposite the school.

"Gegenüber", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "Opposite, on the opposite side. Indicates the opposite or contrary position."
Translation(s): opposite, across, on the other side
Synonym(s): gegenüberliegend, Auf der anderen Seite
Antonym(s): Neben
Related word(s): drüben, jenseits

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"Gegenüber", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Opposite, contrary, confronted. Describes the position or relationship of something in comparison to something else."
Translation(s): opposite, opposing, facing, confronted
Synonym(s): entgegengesetzt, gegenüberliegend
Antonym(s): gleich
Related word(s): gegensätzlich, konträr

📝 Some usage examples:

Die gegenüber liegende Straßenseite war menschenleer.The opposite side of the street was deserted.
Am gegenüber liegenden Ufer des Flusses stand ein altes Schloss.An old castle stood on the opposite bank of the river.
Die gegenüber stehenden Argumente müssen sorgfältig abgewogen werden.The opposing arguments must be carefully weighed.