Meaning
dagegen — against it, opposed to something
Used to express opposition or disagreement with a plan or idea. Opposite of dafür (in favour). Also used in other contexts: Ich habe nichts dagegen (I have nothing against it).
Examples
- Er ist dagegen, aber ich nicht. — He’s against it, but I’m not.
- Ich bin eigentlich nicht dagegen. — I’m actually not against it.
- Hast du etwas dagegen? — Do you have anything against it?
Combinations
- dagegen sein — to be against something / opposed to it