dagegen
Translation
against it, on the other hand, in comparison
Examples
Ich bin dagegen.
I am against it.
Hast du etwas dagegen?
Do you have anything against it?
Mein Bruder ist ruhig, ich dagegen bin laut.
My brother is quiet; I, on the other hand, am loud.
Grammar Patterns
be ((against it)) to be against it I am against it.
have ((sth.)) ((against it)) to mind, to object Do you have anything against it?
..., ((on the other hand)) ... on the other hand My brother is quiet; I, on the other hand, am loud.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hingegen, andererseits; Antonyms: dafür
Etymology
Combination of 'da' (there/that) + 'gegen' (against).
Memory Tips
Literally 'against that' or 'there-against'.