This is the 850th most frequent Afrikaans word.
reaksie
"Reaksie" means "reaction" in English.
In this sentence, 'reaksie' is used to denote a response to an event or stimulus.
Sy reaksie op die nuus was baie positief.
His reaction to the news was very positive.
Here, 'reaksie' refers to a process occurring in chemistry, illustrating its scientific usage.
Die chemiese reaksie veroorsaak 'n groot hoeveelheid hitte.
The chemical reaction produces a large amount of heat.
In this example, 'reaksie' is employed to express waiting for feedback or a comment concerning a proposition.