Meaning 1neutral · 82%
In contradiction with an expectation, statement, or rule.
Natural examples
Entgegen dem Wetterbericht blieb der Himmel klar.
Contrary to the forecast, the sky stayed clear.
Entgegen meiner Bitte öffnete er das Fenster.
Against my request, he opened the window.
Entgegen allen Gerüchten blieb das Geschäft geöffnet.
Despite all rumors, the shop stayed open.
Usage note
Entgegen usually precedes a dative noun; genitive is also possible with plural nouns.
Mini-lesson: entgegen
In contradiction with an expectation, statement, or rule. Entgegen usually precedes a dative noun; genitive is also possible with plural nouns.
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