Die Reaktion
Example: Die Reaktion der Zuschauer auf das Theaterstück war überwältigend.
Definition
"Die Reaktion" refers to the response or behavior shown by someone or something after experiencing a particular event or stimulus. For example, "Die Reaktion der Zuschauer auf das Theaterstück war überwältigend" means the audience's response to the play was overwhelming.
Etymology
The word "die Reaktion" comes from the Latin 'reactio,' meaning 'a doing back' or 'a response.' It entered German through French 'réaction.' Did you know? The term originally described a physical response, but now it broadly covers emotional, social, and chemical responses as well.
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"Die Reaktion" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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