No. 2,402 in German
operation
"Operation" in German means "surgery" or "military/technical operation."
In a sentence
Die Operation des Patienten verlief erfolgreich.
The patient's surgery was successful.
Used in the context of medical surgery.
Die Operation zur Rettung war sorgfältig geplant.
The rescue operation was carefully planned.
Used in the context of an organized activity or military-like operation.
Die mathematische Operation führt zum korrekten Ergebnis.
The mathematical operation leads to the correct result.
Used in the context of a mathematical procedure, such as addition or subtraction.
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