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Ich bin dagegen.
/ɪç bɪn daˈɡeːɡən/
I'm against it.
Usage Note
'Dagegen' (against it) is the opposite of 'dafür' (for it). 'Ich bin dafür' means 'I'm in favor'. Both are very common when groups are making decisions together.
Example Sentences
Wollen wir am Sonntag arbeiten? — Nein, ich bin dagegen.
Shall we work on Sunday? — No, I'm against it.
Ich bin dagegen, weil es zu teuer ist.
I'm against it because it is too expensive.