De reactie
Example: De reactie van het publiek was zeer positief en enthousiast.
Definition
"De reactie" refers to the response or reply given by someone following an event, action, or statement. It often describes how people express their feelings or opinions, such as in the phrase 'De reactie van het publiek was zeer positief en enthousiast,' meaning the audience's response was very positive and enthusiastic.
Etymology
The word "de reactie" comes from the Dutch verb 'reageren,' which means to react. It ultimately traces back to the Latin word 'reactio,' meaning 'a doing back' or response. Did you know that the concept of reaction has roots in scientific and everyday language, highlighting the idea of responding to stimuli or events?
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"De reactie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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