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im gegensatz dazu

in contrast to that; as opposed to that

adverb im GAY-gen-zats DA-tsoo Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

unlike that; conversely

Usage Note

Im Gegensatz dazu explicitly marks a contrast with the preceding statement: Im Gegensatz dazu zeigte die Kontrollgruppe keine Wirkung. It is more emphatic than dagegen and is widely used in academic writing, journalism, and analytical speech to highlight opposing data or positions.

Examples

"Im Gegensatz dazu hat die neue Version deutliche Verbesserungen."

Natural Translation

In contrast to that, the new version has clear improvements.

Literal Translation

In the contrast to that has the new version clear improvements.

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