das Gegenteil
Translation
opposite, contrary, reverse
Examples
Das Gegenteil von 'heiß' ist 'kalt'.
The opposite of 'hot' is 'cold'.
Er behauptet das Gegenteil.
He claims the opposite.
Im Gegenteil, ich finde es sehr interessant.
On the contrary, I find it very interesting.
Grammar Patterns
the opposite of sth. das Gegenteil von et3 The opposite of good is evil.
on the contrary im Gegenteil It's not difficult; on the contrary, it's easy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Antonym, Kontrast; Antonyms: Synonym, Gleiche
Etymology
From 'gegen' (against) + 'Teil' (part). Literally, a 'part' that is 'against' something else.
Memory Tips
Think of 'gegen' as 'against'. The part that is 'against' something is its opposite.