adverb
opposite, across
A2
gegenüber: means 'opposite' or 'across'. Functions as a local adverb or postposition and requires the dative (jemandem/etwas gegenüber). Often placed after the noun (Das Café liegt dem Bahnhof gegenüber). No reflexive or auxiliary use; no irregular inflection. Common in spatial and figurative contexts.
Examples
Die Mitarbeiter verhielten sich dem neuen Kollegen gegenüber zurückhaltend, weil er sehr still war.
The employees behaved reservedly toward the new colleague because he was very quiet.
Das Restaurant ist gegenüber.
The restaurant is right across (over there).
Ich wohne gegenüber.
I live across (from there).
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine standing across the street — you are gegenüber
Same stem as the preposition — think 'gay-noo-bear' facing each other
Notes
As an adverb, it indicates position/direction and is related to the preposition 'gegenüber'.