No. 4,116 in German
agieren
"Agieren" means "to act" or "to take action."
In a sentence
Der Schauspieler agiert sehr überzeugend auf der Bühne.
The actor acts very convincingly on the stage.
Here, 'agiert' is used to describe the actions or performance of someone in a theatrical or staged context.
Die Firma agiert flexibel auf die Veränderungen des Marktes.
The company reacts flexibly to market changes.
In this sentence, 'agiert' indicates the company's way of adapting or responding actively to external circumstances.
Politiker sollten verantwortungsbewusst agieren, um das Vertrauen der Bürger zu erhalten.
Politicians should act responsibly to maintain the trust of citizens.
In this example, 'agieren' is applied to describe the general conduct or decision-making behaviors of individuals.
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