This is the 27th most frequent German word.
gegen
The German word "gegen" means "against" or "towards" in English.
In this sentence, 'gegen' is used to indicate opposition, as it describes fighting against someone.
Er kämpfte gegen den Gegner.
He fought against the opponent.
Here, 'gegen' is used in a context that indicates solution, showing what the medicine is intended to counter.
Das Medikament hilft gegen Fieber.
The medicine helps against fever.
In this example, 'gegen' expresses competition or rivalry, describing two teams opposing each other in a game.