German Word · Advanced
Opposition
political opposition
Pronunciation: op-oh-zee-TSYOHN
Meaning
The parties or groups that challenge the government in power.
Example
Die Opposition forderte eine offene Debatte.
The opposition called for an open debate.
Practice tips
- Practice Opposition out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for advanced-level learners.