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gegenüber

opposite

preposition adverb gay-gen-UY-ber Common
Grammar & Structure Prepositions

Also means

towards

Usage Note

gegenüber takes the dative and often follows its noun: dem Bahnhof gegenüber ('opposite the station'). Beyond spatial 'opposite', it also means 'towards, in relation to' a person: mir gegenüber ('towards me').

Examples

"Die Bank ist gegenüber dem Park."

Natural Translation

The bank is opposite the park.

Literal Translation

The bank is opposite the park.

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