Translation of opposing from English into German
Adjective
conflicting
acting against or in conflict with another- The opposing teams were ready for the match.Die gegnerischen Teams waren bereit für das Spiel
facing
situated on the other side or at each end- They sat at opposing ends of the table.Sie saßen an den gegenüberliegenden Enden des Tisches
different ideas
totally different from each other- The two proposals offer opposing approaches to solving the problem.Die beiden Vorschläge bieten gegensätzliche Ansätze zur Lösung des Problems.
Expressions with opposing: examples in English and translations in German
Synonyms and analogies of opposing in English
Examples of opposing in a sentence
They were on opposing sides of the argument. The two teams were on opposing sides of the field. They had opposing views on the matter. Their opposing opinions on the matter were evident. The two candidates had opposing platforms.
disagreement
disagree with and try to stop something- They oppose the new policy changes.Sie lehnen die neuen politischen Änderungen ab.
competition
compete against in a contest- She will oppose the incumbent in the next election.Sie wird bei der nächsten Wahl gegen den Amtsinhaber antreten
contrast
- The artist opposed light and dark colors in the painting.Der Künstler stellte in dem Gemälde helle und dunkle Farben gegenüber.
Expressions with oppose: examples in English and translations in German
Translations of "opposing" in Context ordered by category and frequency
The invaded territory was quickly secured by the opposing army.
Das eroberte Gebiet wurde schnell von der gegnerischen Armee gesichert.
The two ships were moored at opposing docks in the harbor.
Die zwei Schiffe lagen an gegenüberliegenden Docks im Hafen vor Anker.
So, these bearings are generally used in pairs opposing each other.
So werden diese Lager in der Regel paarweise gegenseitig entgegengesetzt.
This is why the requirements partly seem opposing each other and incompatible.
Teils erscheinen daher die Anforderungen gegenläufig und unvereinbar.
And that is exactly what commanders of the opposing army were waiting for.
Und genau darauf haben die Kommandeure der feindlichen Armeen gewartet.
The opposing nature of these thoughts does terrible damage to the mind.
Die widersprüchliche Natur dieser Gedanken richtet einen schrecklichen Schaden in unserem Gemüt an.
Léger is here opposing the idea that a painter must create illusion.
Léger widersetzt sich hier der Idee, der Maler müsse Illusion erzeugen.
No man can serve two masters - particularly then, when both are completely opposing in their nature.
Niemand kann zweien Herren dienen - besonders dann, wenn beide völlig gegensätzlich sind in ihrem Wesen.
Other translations for opposing:
- opponierendadj.
opposing: Examples and translations in context
The coach's tactical card up his sleeve surprised the opposing team.
Das taktische Ass im Ärmel des Trainers überraschte die gegnerische Mannschaft.
During the debate, the opposing spokesperson articulated their stance well.
Während der Debatte brachte der gegnerische Sprecher seinen Standpunkt gut zum Ausdruck.
In the courtroom, the opposing attorneys presented their cases persuasively.
Im Gerichtssaal trugen die gegnerischen Anwälte ihre Fälle überzeugend vor.
The opposing team played aggressively during the final match of the championship.
Das gegnerische Team spielte während des Finalspiels der Meisterschaft aggressiv.
A good counselor knows how to challenge opposing witnesses effectively.
Ein guter Anwalt weiß, wie man gegnerische Zeugen effektiv in Frage stellt.
He refused to give way, standing his ground against the opposing team.
Er weigerte sich zu weichen und behauptete sich gegen das gegnerische Team.
The pitcher led the nine with consistent strikes against the opposing team.
Der Pitcher führte das Team mit konstanten Strikes gegen die gegnerische Mannschaft an.
Their legal beagle tore the opposing argument apart in just a few minutes.
Ihr Staranwalt hat das gegnerische Argument in wenigen Minuten in Stücke gerissen.
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