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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Operation | die Operationen |
| Genitive | der Operation | der Operationen |
| Dative | der Operation | den Operationen |
| Accusative | die Operation | die 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.
