Where does “gegen-” come from?
gegen- (German) comes from Proto-Germanic gagin — towards, in the direction of; against.
gegen- (German): against, contrary to, contra-
Definitions
- against, contrary to, contra-
Ancestry of “gegen-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | gagin | towards, in the direction of; against |