NOUN

Operation/ɔpəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/operation; surgery; mission

Operation is a German noun that means operation, surgery, or mission. It is pronounced /ɔpəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Operationen".

Definitions

1.a surgical procedure performed on a patient(medicine)

a.medical procedure using instruments to treat illness or injury

Nach der Operation erholte sich der Patient schnell.After the operation, the patient recovered quickly.

2.an organized action or mission with a specific goal(general/military)

a.planned action, especially by the military or police

Die Polizei leitete eine große Operation gegen das Verbrechen ein.The police launched a large operation against crime.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Operationdie Operationen
Genitiveder Operationder Operationen
Dativeder Operationden Operationen
Accusativedie Operationdie Operationen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Operation" mean in English?
"Operation" means operation, surgery, or mission. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Operation"?
"Operation" is pronounced /ɔpəʁaˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Operation" der, die, or das?
"Operation" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Operation"?
The plural of "Operation" is "Operationen".
What part of speech is "Operation"?
"Operation" is a noun in German.

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