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Usages of gegen
Diese Salbe ist wirksam gegen Schmerzen.
This ointment is effective against pain.
Ich stelle den Stuhl gegen die Wand.
I put the chair against the wall.
Das bunte Plakat macht Werbung für ein zusätzliches Tutorium gegen Prüfungsangst.
The colorful poster advertises an additional tutorial against exam anxiety.
Am Samstag spielen wir im Park ein Freundschaftsspiel gegen den Nachbarn.
On Saturday we play a friendly match in the park against the neighbor.
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