reactie

See also: reacție

Dutch

Alternative forms

• reaktie (before 1996)

Etymology

17th century. Both French réaction and its source Latin reāctiō may form the source for this Dutch word. The Latin noun belongs to the verb reagō, whence reageren.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /reːˈjɑksi/

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Noun

reactie f (plural reacties, diminutive reactietje n)

1. reaction (action in response to an event)
2. reply, response, feedback (verbal or written answer to a communication)

   We zien uw reactie graag tegemoet.

   We look forward to your reply.

3. (collective, politics) political reaction (reactionaries collectively)

Related terms

• actie
• reageren

 

Descendants

• Afrikaans: reaksie
• → Indonesian: reaksi

Anagrams

• creatie