VERB
reagieren/ʁeaˈɡiːʁən/to react; to respond
reagieren is a German verb that means to react or to respond. It is pronounced /ʁeaˈɡiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "reagierte" and the past participle is "reagiert".
Definitions
1.to show a reaction or response to something(general)
a.to respond to a situation or stimulus
Auf die Kritik reagierte sie gelassen.—She reacted calmly to the criticism.
b.to undergo a chemical reaction
Natrium reagiert heftig mit Wasser.—Sodium reacts violently with water.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | reagieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | reagiere |
| Present (du) | reagierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | reagiert |
| Preterite (ich) | reagierte |
| Participle II | reagiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | reagierte |
| Imperative (singular) | reagiere |
| Imperative (plural) | reagiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "reagieren" mean in English?
- "reagieren" means to react or to respond. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "reagieren"?
- "reagieren" is pronounced /ʁeaˈɡiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "reagieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "reagieren" is "reagiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "reagieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "reagieren" becomes "reagierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "reagieren"?
- "reagieren" is a verb in German.
