reagieren
react
Etwas tun oder sagen, wenn man auf eine Situation oder eine Handlung antwortet.
The German word "reagieren" is a verb meaning "to react" or "to respond". It is derived from the verb "agieren" which means "to act". Together with the prefix "re-", indicating repetition or backward action, "reagieren" literally means "to act in return."
Similar words:
- antworten (to answer)
- erwidern (to reply)
- entscheiden (to decide/respond in a decision-making sense)
Differences:
- Reagieren is broader and relates to any kind of response to a stimulus or event, not necessarily verbal.
- Antworten and erwidern specifically refer to verbal or communicative responses.
- Entscheiden implies making a decision or judgment as a form of response.
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Examples
Man muss schnell reagieren.verb
One must react quickly.
Er reagiert immer sehr schnell.verb
He always reacts very quickly.
Er reagiert besorgt.verb
He reacts with concern.
Er reagiert gelassen.verb
He reacts calmly.
Er reagiert immer gelassen.verb
He always reacts calmly.
Er reagiert immer sehr emotional.verb
He always reacts very emotionally.
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