No. 697 in German
reaktion
"Reaktion" in German means "reaction" in English.
In a sentence
Seine Reaktion auf die Nachricht war überraschend.
His reaction to the news was surprising.
Here, 'Reaktion' is used to describe an emotional or behavioral response to an event, showing its application in everyday settings.
Die chemische Reaktion erzeugte Wärme und Licht.
The chemical reaction produced heat and light.
In this context, 'Reaktion' refers to a scientific process where substances undergo changes, demonstrating its technical usage in science.
Die positive Reaktion des Publikums motivierte den Redner.
The audience's positive reaction motivated the speaker.
'Reaktion' here stands for the feedback or response of people to a stimulus, leveraging its social interaction aspect.
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