NOUN

Provokation/pʁovokaˈt͡si̯oːn/provocation; challenge; incitement

Provokation is a German noun that means provocation, challenge, or incitement. It is pronounced /pʁovokaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Provokationen".

Definitions

1.deliberate action or statement to cause a reaction, especially anger or argument(allgemein)

a.deliberate challenge, incitement to action or feeling

Die Bemerkung war eindeutig eine Provokation.The remark was clearly a provocation.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Provokationdie Provokationen
Genitiveder Provokationder Provokationen
Dativeder Provokationden Provokationen
Accusativedie Provokationdie Provokationen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Provokation" mean in English?
"Provokation" means provocation, challenge, or incitement. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Provokation"?
"Provokation" is pronounced /pʁovokaˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Provokation" der, die, or das?
"Provokation" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Provokation"?
The plural of "Provokation" is "Provokationen".
What part of speech is "Provokation"?
"Provokation" is a noun in German.

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