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auf Widerspruch stoßen

to encounter opposition

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Noun
der Widerspruch m.
Verb
stoßen
Topic
Kommunikation
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Formal/neutral

Watch out. Common mistake: 'stoßen auf' requires accusative; learners may confuse with 'auf etwas stoßen' (to come across).

In a sentence

Which form of stoßen fills the gap?

Der neue Vorschlag ____ bei den Mitarbeitern auf heftigen Widerspruch.

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Der neue Vorschlag stößt bei den Mitarbeitern auf heftigen Widerspruch.

How it is used

Means 'to encounter opposition' from others. Formal/neutral. Use when a proposal at work meets resistance from the board. Common mistake: 'stoßen auf' requires accusative; learners may confuse with 'auf etwas stoßen' (to come across).

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