die Action
Translation
action, excitement, activity
Examples
Der Film hat viel Action.
The film has a lot of action.
Wir brauchen mehr Action in diesem Projekt.
We need more action in this project.
Die Polizei war in Action.
The police were in action.
Grammar Patterns
to have a lot of ((sth.)) to have a lot of something The film has a lot of action.
to be ((in action)) to be in action The fire brigade was in action all night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spannung (suspense), Handlung (plot), Bewegung (movement)
Etymology
From Latin 'actio' (a doing, performing). Borrowed from English.
Memory Tips
It's the same as the English word 'action', often used for movies or exciting events. Pronounced with a German accent.