This is the 2538th most frequent Dutch word.
daartegenover
"Daartegenover" means "opposite to that" or "in contrast to that."
The word 'daartegenover' functions as a contrasting conjunction, indicating opposition or introducing a counterpoint.
Daartegenover staat dat we morgen vroeg moeten vertrekken.
On the other hand, we have to leave early tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'daartegenover' is used spatially to indicate physical opposition or location.
Ik zit hier, en daartegenover zit mijn collega.
I am sitting here, and my colleague is sitting opposite me.
Here, 'daartegenover' introduces a contrasting idea, emphasizing the existence of disadvantages to an earlier mentioned point.