NOUN

Aktion/akˈt͡si̯oːn/action; campaign; share (in finance)

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

Definitions

1.an act or activity, something done with intention(general)

a.concrete action or deed

Mit dieser Aktion wollte sie ein Zeichen setzen.With this action, she wanted to make a statement.

2.special promotional event or campaign(marketing/business)

a.organized advertising or sales promotion

Im Supermarkt gibt es diese Woche viele Aktionen.There are many promotions at the supermarket this week.

3.share issued by a corporation (rare, Swiss usage)(finance)

a.company share (Swiss)

Er besitzt mehrere Aktien und einige seltene Aktionen.He owns several shares and some rare 'Aktionen'.

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 share (in finance). 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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