gegenüber

Based on: gegen, über
Goethe A2 Prefix Preposition
  1. across from, facing
  2. to, toward, facing
1.

across from, facing

(Goes with Genitive - gegenüber des Hauses, but it can also be used as a local adverb.)
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2.

to, toward, facing

(In the sense of behavior toward a person. Think of someone being nice toward you, that would be "freundlich mir gegenüber".)
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How many meanings does the German word 'gegenüber' have?

gegenüber has 2 distinct meanings: 1. across from, facing, 2. to, toward, facing.

What is 'gegenüber' related to?

The word 'gegenüber' is related to gegen and über.

Where can I learn more about 'gegenüber'?

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