Adjektiv

gegenüberliegend

opposite, opposing, facing

Das Haus liegt auf der gegenüberliegenden Straßenseite.

The house is on the opposite side of the street.

((Adjective)) + Noun describes a noun The opposite bank is green.

Synonyms: entgegengesetzt; Antonyms: benachbart, angrenzend

Composed of 'gegenüber' (opposite) and 'liegend' (lying, present participle of 'liegen'). Literally means 'lying opposite'.

Picture something 'lying' ('liegend') 'opposite' ('gegenüber') another, like two houses across a street.

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