die Gegenmaßnahme
Translation
countermeasure, counteraction
Examples
Die Regierung ergreift Gegenmaßnahmen.
The government is taking countermeasures.
Welche Gegenmaßnahmen schlagen Sie vor?
What countermeasures do you suggest?
Grammar Patterns
to take countermeasures ((against sth.)) Gegenmaßnahmen ((gegen+4)) ergreifen/treffen The company took countermeasures against the cyberattack.
Similar Words
Vergeltung (retaliation), Reaktion (reaction)
Etymology
From 'Gegen' (against) + 'Maßnahme' (measure). A measure taken against something.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'countermeasure'. 'Gegen' directly translates to 'counter' or 'against'.