noun
reaction, response
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Reaktion: means reaction or response. Feminine noun (die Reaktion), plural Reaktionen. Used for chemical, physical or interpersonal responses. Commonly used with the preposition 'auf' + accusative: 'Reaktion auf etwas'. Regular declension and plural, no irregular form. Not a verb; no auxiliary or reflexivity.
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Der Bericht beschrieb die Reaktion auf das Gesetz, obwohl die Experten vorher eine andere Wirkung erwarteten.
The report described the reaction to the law, although the experts had expected a different effect beforehand.
Ihre Reaktion auf die Überraschung war sehr emotional.
Her reaction to the surprise was very emotional.
Seine Reaktion auf die Nachricht war überraschend.
His reaction to the news was surprising.
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Sounds like English 'reaction' — very similar word in meaning and sound.
Die Reaktion — think 'die' as in 'die Szene' (a feminine scene) — imagine a dramatic reaction in a scene.
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Reaktion is feminine (die Reaktion) and commonly used with prepositions like 'auf' (die Reaktion auf etwas). It is a direct cognate of English 'reaction' and frequently used both in everyday and formal contexts.