wider

Based on: *wi-
Prefix
  1. against
  2. against, contra, reverting
1.

against

("wider+Akk" - super rare in daily life as a stand alone preposition and pretty much only used in a few fixed phrasings.)
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Examples
  • Sie handelte wider besseren Wissens.
  • She acted against better knowledge.
2.

against, contra, reverting

(As a verb prefix. People often spell is as "wieder", but the core of that is "again".)
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“again” in German – nochmal vs wieder

Both "nochmal" and "wieder" translate to "again". But they're not really the same. Today, we'll learn the core ideas that set them apart.

Vocab: nochmal, wieder

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Small correction, wider takes AKK not DTV.

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True!! Thanks!

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How many meanings does the German word 'wider' have?

wider has 2 distinct meanings: 1. against, 2. against, contra, reverting.

What is 'wider' related to?

The word 'wider' is related to *wi-.

Where can I learn more about 'wider'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'wider':

“again” in German – nochmal vs wieder
Both "nochmal" and "wieder" translate to "again". But they're not really the same. Today, we'll learn the core ideas that set them apart.
Vocab: nochmal, wieder
Read article