NOUN

Aktion/akˈt͡si̯oːn/action; campaign; promotion

Aktion is a German noun that means action, campaign, or promotion. It is pronounced /akˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Aktionen".

Definitions

1.action; deed; process of doing something(general)

a.a specific act or operation

Die Polizei ergriff sofort die nötige Aktion.The police immediately took the necessary action.

2.organized activity, campaign or event with a specific goal(campaign)

a.public, often short-term campaign or effort

Die Umwelt-Aktion an unserer Schule war ein großer Erfolg.The environmental campaign at our school was a great success.

3.special offer or sales promotion(commerce)

a.temporary sales offer; promotion

Diese Woche gibt es eine Aktion auf alle Sommerartikel.This week there is a promotion on all summer items.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Aktiondie Aktionen
Genitiveder Aktionder Aktionen
Dativeder Aktionden Aktionen
Accusativedie Aktiondie Aktionen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Aktion" mean in English?
"Aktion" means action, campaign, or promotion. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Aktion"?
"Aktion" is pronounced /akˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Aktion" der, die, or das?
"Aktion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Aktion"?
The plural of "Aktion" is "Aktionen".
What part of speech is "Aktion"?
"Aktion" is a noun in German.

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