Example: Die Band reagierte sofort auf das begeisterte Publikum.
Definition
"Reagieren" means to respond or act as a result of a stimulus or situation, especially in a timely manner. In music, "reagieren" refers to how a band or musician responds to the audience or the environment during a performance, such as adjusting their playing to the crowd's enthusiasm.
The word "reagieren" comes from the Latin 'reagere,' meaning 'to act in return.' It entered German through French influence in the 17th century. Did you know? The root 'agere' means 'to do' or 'to drive,' so "reagieren" literally means 'to drive back' or 'to act back.'
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