react
The German verb 'reagieren' is the equivalent of the English verb 'to react'. It is used to describe a response or reaction to a particular situation or stimulus. It can be used in various contexts, such as in a conversation, a chemical reaction, or a reaction to a certain event. For example, 'Wie reagierst du auf Stress?' means 'How do you react to stress?'
We have to react quickly to the news.
This sentence is typically used in a newsroom or crisis management context, where people need to respond quickly to rapidly changing situations.
She responded surprisingly calm to the bad news.
This sentence is usually used to describe a case where someone reacted unexpectedly calm to some bad news.
I don't know how to respond to his words.
This sentence is typically used in a situation where someone struggles with how to process or reply to what someone else has said.