How is the word gegenüber translated from German to English

English translation
opposite
preposition
compared with

Auf der anderen Seite von etwas oder jemandem befindlich.

Located on the other side of something or someone.

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  • Das Café befindet sich gegenüber der Bibliothek. — The café is opposite the library.

  • Stehst du gegenüber dem neuen Gebäude? — Are you standing opposite the new building?

  • Wir wohnen gegenüber von der Schule. — We live opposite the school.

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