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preposition · A2

tegen

What does “tegen” mean?

Meaning

English
against; to

Example sentences

  • De fiets staat tegen de muur.The bike is leaning against the wall.
  • Wat zeg je tegen de dokter?What do you say to the doctor?
  • Tegen welk land vocht Nederland in 1600? Tegen Spanje.Which country did the Netherlands fight against in 1600? Against Spain.

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