adjective · C1
gegensätzlich
[ˈɡeːɡn̩ˌzɛt͡slɪç]
opposing, contrasting, opposite
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Ihr habt gegensätzliche Ziele, aber vielleicht findet ihr trotzdem einen gemeinsamen Nenner.
You have opposing goals, but maybe you'll still find common ground.
The tinted words form a set phrase: einen gemeinsamen Nenner finden
Grammar
- Comparative
- gegensätzlicher Compares two things: … als …
- Superlative
- am gegensätzlichsten The most of all, with "am": am …sten.
How the Word Is Built
gegen root sätz root lich suffix
- -lich
- makes an adjective: der Freund → freundlich (friendly).
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