Somewhat often used word (top 2,000)
Translation
opposite
Also: in front of, on the contrary
Usage info
+ genitive case
Examples
- Летом у нас очень дождливо, но зимой, напротив, дожде́й мало.We have much rain in summer but on the other hand we have little rain in winter.
- Напротив моего́ дома растёт ви́шня.There is a cherry tree in front of my house.
- Они не сказа́ли, что э́то запрещено. Напротив, они говоря́т, э́то обязательно.They don't say that it's prohibited there. In fact, they say that it's mandatory.
- Я напротив пека́рни.I'm in front of the bakery.
- Она ждала́ напротив зда́ния.She was waiting in front of the building.
- Том стоя́л напротив Мэри.Tom was standing in front of Mary.
- Он сел напротив меня.He sat in front of me.
- Магази́н нахо́дится прямо напротив моего́ дома.The store is just across from my house.
- Дом Джона стоит напротив це́ркви.John's house is opposite the church.
- Вы мо́лоды. Я, напротив, очень стар.You are young. I, on the other hand, am very old.
Contributions
rhermelyn edited translation 2 years ago.
rhermelyn edited translation 2 years ago.
Ewario edited related words 4 years ago.
Ewario edited usage info 4 years ago.