English–German
“provocation” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁovokaˈtsi̯oːn/
Example
Sie reagierte nicht auf die Provokation.
She did not react to the provocation.
How to say “provocation” in German
“Provocation” in German is Provokation.
A deliberate verbal or behavioral poke aimed at pressing someone else's emotional button and triggering anger or outrage.
Example sentences with Provokation
Seine Worte lösten eine Provokation aus.
His words sparked a provocation.
Tips for using Provokation
- Provokation is feminine in German, so its definite article is die and its plural is Provokationen.