noun
action, campaign
B1
Aktion is a feminine noun meaning 'action' (a deed or operation) and 'campaign' (a promotional or organized effort). Use the article die, plural Aktionen. Often refers to sales promotions or organized campaigns; standard weak declension applies. No special preposition or irregular plural beyond Aktionen.
Examples
Die Organisation startete eine Aktion, die Obdachlosen im Winter helfen sollte, nachdem die Spenden deutlich zugenommen hatten.
The organization launched a campaign meant to help homeless people in winter after donations had increased significantly.
Die Firma startet eine neue Werbeaktion im Mai.
The company is launching a new advertising campaign in May.
Diese Aktion soll auf die Probleme des Klimawandels aufmerksam machen.
This campaign is intended to draw attention to the problems of climate change.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a big red button labeled 'Aktion' that starts an activity or campaign.
Sounds like 'action' in English — same meaning.
Die Aktion — nouns ending in -ion are almost always feminine (die). Think 'die Station', 'die Aktion'.
Notes
Aktion often refers to a concrete action or organized campaign (e.g., Werbeaktion, Aktion für den guten Zweck). Plural: Aktionen.