NOUN

Reaktion/ˌʁeakˈt͡si̯oːn/reaction; response

Reaktion is a German noun that means reaction or response. It is pronounced /ˌʁeakˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Reaktionen".

Definitions

1.response to an event, stimulus, or situation(general)

a.immediate or emotional response

Ihre schnelle Reaktion auf die Frage hat uns beeindruckt.Her quick reaction to the question impressed us.

2.chemical change caused by interaction of substances(science)

a.chemical process resulting in new substances

Die Reaktion zwischen Säure und Base erzeugt Wasser.The reaction between acid and base produces water.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Reaktiondie Reaktionen
Genitiveder Reaktionder Reaktionen
Dativeder Reaktionden Reaktionen
Accusativedie Reaktiondie Reaktionen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Reaktion" mean in English?
"Reaktion" means reaction or response. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Reaktion"?
"Reaktion" is pronounced /ˌʁeakˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Reaktion" der, die, or das?
"Reaktion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Reaktion"?
The plural of "Reaktion" is "Reaktionen".
What part of speech is "Reaktion"?
"Reaktion" is a noun in German.

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