German word

Resonanz

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁezoˈnants/

Meaning

  • feminine nounresponse

Example

Die Resonanz auf das Konzert war groß.

The response to the concert was great.

Illustration for Resonanz (response)

More examples

Auf seine Kritik erhielt er kaum Resonanz.

His criticism met with little response.

Core concept

An echo that returns from a sound, idea, or event as a noticeable response.

Common phrases

  • Resonanz hervorrufen

    evoke a response

  • keine Resonanz finden

    find no response

Similar words

Rückmeldung: A direct opinion or report received from another person.
Feedback: An evaluation or suggestion for improving something.
Widerhall: A response that spreads through a society or group.
Reaktion: An emotional or behavioral change caused by an event.

Definition in German

Resonanz (f) bezeichnet sowohl das physische Echo von Schall als auch die gefühlsmäßige oder gesellschaftliche Reaktion auf eine Aussage oder ein Ereignis.

Word origin

German Resonanz comes from Latin resonantia, from resonare, meaning to sound back or resound.

Usage tips

  • In the common pattern Resonanz auf, the following noun phrase takes the accusative, as in Resonanz auf das Konzert.

Other meanings

  • reactionnoun
  • resonancenoun

Opposites

  • Desinteresselack of interestnoun

Related words

  • resonanzfähigable to elicit a responseadjective

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