Sentence examples of "entgegen wirken" in German
Die Hinterlassenschaften der Kolonisierung Afrikas durch Europäer im 19. Jahrhundert wirken überall auf dem Kontinent fort.
The 19th-century European colonization of Africa has left a lasting legacy all over the continent.
Er wurde ein Sänger entgegen den Wünschen seiner Eltern.
He became a singer against his parents wishes.
Ich bin sehr gut darin, organisiert zu wirken, auch wenn die Wirklichkeit etwas anders aussieht.
I am very good at appearing organised, although the reality is somewhat different.
Russland schaut großen finanziellen Schwierigkeiten entgegen.
Russia is facing great financial difficulties.
Wir glauben, dass Sie uns beim Preis entgegen kommen können.
We believe that you will be able to make a price concession.
Zahlreiche Verehrer stürmten der Schauspielerin entgegen.
Many fans came running toward the actress.
Entgegen aller Erwartungen kehrte die Apollo Raumfähre sicher zur Erde zurück.
Against all expectations, the Apollo spacecraft made it safely back to Earth.
Entgegen meinem Ratschlag gab er seinem Hund rohes Schweinefleisch zu fressen.
Against my advice, he fed his dog some raw pork.
Das Telefon klingelt. Wenn du willst, nehme ich den Anruf entgegen.
The telephone is ringing. If you want, I'll answer it.
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