This is the 13083rd most frequent German word.
against
The German word for "against" is "gegen," meaning in opposition to or contrary to.
The word 'against' here indicates opposition or confrontation.
Er kämpft gegen seine Ängste.
He fights against his fears.
In this sentence, 'gegen' denotes effectiveness or counteraction to an ailment.
Das Heilmittel wirkt gegen Kopfschmerzen.
The remedy works against headaches.
Here, 'gegen' expresses disagreement or rejection towards a statement or choice.