die Opposition
B2opposition
- English meaning
- opposition
- Gender
- die — feminine
- Plural
- die Oppositionen
- CEFR level
- German B2 vocabulary list
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Opposition in a sentence
Die Opposition kritisiert die neue Regierung.
The opposition criticizes the new government.
Declension of die Opposition
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Opposition | die Oppositionen |
| Accusative | die Opposition | die Oppositionen |
| Dative | der Opposition | den Oppositionen |
| Genitive | der Opposition | der Oppositionen |
Where Opposition comes from
im 16. Jahrhundert von lateinisch oppositio „das Entgegensetzen“ entlehnt, der Substantivierung des Verbs opponere „gegen etwas stellen“, Ableitung zu dem Verb ponere „setzen, legen, stellen“ mit dem Derivatem (Ableitungsmorphem) ob-
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Questions about Opposition
Is it der, die or das Opposition?
It is die Opposition — Opposition is feminine. In the plural it becomes die Oppositionen.
What is the plural of Opposition?
The plural of die Opposition is die Oppositionen.
What is the genitive of Opposition?
The genitive singular is der Opposition. The dative plural is den Oppositionen.
What does Opposition mean in English?
die Opposition means "opposition". For example: "Die Opposition kritisiert die neue Regierung." — "The opposition criticizes the new government."
What level is Opposition in German?
Opposition is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the politics & government vocabulary.
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