die Aktion
Translation
action, campaign, operation, sale
Examples
Die Rettungsaktion war erfolgreich.
The rescue operation was successful.
Wir brauchen eine schnelle Aktion.
We need quick action.
Dieses Produkt ist gerade in Aktion.
This product is currently on sale.
Grammar Patterns
eine Aktion ((für/gegen+4)) an action/campaign (for/against sth.) an action for peace
in Aktion sein/treten to be in action / to take action The fire department is already in action.
et4 in Aktion (haben) to have (sth.) on sale The supermarket has cheese on sale this week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Handlung, Tat, Kampagne, Angebot
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin 'actio' (action). It is a cognate of the English word 'action'.
Memory Tips
It's virtually the same as the English word 'action'. A key difference to remember is its frequent use for a 'sale' or 'promotion'.