gegeneinander

against each other, against one another

gegen against + einander each other, one another
adverb Rare #38,105
against each other, against one another Used when two or more people or things act in opposition or are brought into contact with one another.
GE: Die beiden Teams spielen gegeneinander.
EN: The two teams are playing against each other.

Wir müssen miteinander, nicht gegeneinander arbeiten.

We must work with each other, not against each other.

Wir spielen alle gegeneinander.

We're all playing against each other.

— Das Leben ist schön (1997)

In den Tagen der ersten Lieder kämpften die Tulkun gegeneinander.

In the days of the first songs, the Tulkun fought against each other.

— Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

Tom und Maria klatschten die Hände gegeneinander.

Tom and Maria clapped their hands together.

Seit vielen Jahren kämpfen wir Chinesen gegeneinander.

For many years, we Chinese have been fighting each other.

— Fearless (2006)