No. 3,120 in German
dagegen
"Against it" or "on the other hand."
In a sentence
Ich bin dagegen, dass wir die Regeln ändern.
I am against changing the rules.
The word "dagegen" is used here to express opposition to the idea of changing the rules.
Andere mögen die Farbe Grün, ich habe nichts dagegen.
Others may like the color green; I have nothing against it.
In this sentence, "dagegen" indicates there is no opposition or objection towards liking the color green.
Das neue Gesetz wurde verabschiedet, aber ich bin dagegen.
The new law was passed, but I am against it.
Here, "dagegen" is used to express dissent or disagreement with the passing of the new law.
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