gegenteilig
opposite
Representing or expressing the exact opposite of something; contrary.
EXAMPLE
Er vertrat eine gegenteilige Meinung und stimmte gegen den Vorschlag.
He held the opposite opinion and voted against the proposal.
gegenteilig
opposite
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Meanings
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Word family
'Gegenteilig' (opposite/contrary) is the adjective derived from the noun 'das Gegenteil' (the opposite). If you know the noun, you can easily work out the meaning of the adjective.
EXAMPLE
Seine Aussage war das Gegenteil von dem, was er gestern gesagt hat.
His statement was the opposite of what he said yesterday.
Typical combinations
This adjective is often combined with abstract nouns such as 'Meinung' (opinion), 'Effekt' (effect), 'Wirkung' (effect/impact), 'Aussage' (statement), or 'Ergebnis' (result).
EXAMPLE
Die Maßnahme hatte den gegenteiligen Effekt, den wir erwartet hatten.
The measure had the opposite effect from the one we had expected.
Adjective and adverb
'Gegenteilig' (opposite/contrary) can stand before a noun as an adjective or be used as an adverb to describe a verb or the whole sentence. The form of the word does not change.
EXAMPLE
Sie äußerte eine gegenteilige Ansicht.
She expressed an opposite view.
Compare with
gegenteilig vs gegensätzlich
opposing / contradictory
„Gegensätzlich“ describes views or qualities that clearly conflict with each other. „Gegenteilig“ is used especially when something is the exact opposite of a statement or quality. Not every general contrast is a direct reversal.
gegenteilig
Sie behauptet, die Arbeitszeit werde kürzer, doch ihr Kollege sagt genau das Gegenteil und vertritt damit eine gegenteilige Ansicht.
She claims that the working hours will be shorter, but her colleague says exactly the opposite and therefore holds an opposing view.
gegensätzlich
Ihre Ansichten zur neuen Arbeitszeit sind gegensätzlich.
Their views on the new working hours are opposed.
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