interagieren
to interact
To come into contact with other people, communicate, and respond to them.
EXAMPLE
Die Software ermöglicht es den Nutzern, direkt miteinander zu interagieren.
The software allows users to interact directly with one another.
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Meanings
interagieren
to interact
To be in a reciprocal relationship with one another and influence each other. Often used in scientific contexts.
EXAMPLE
In dem Experiment wird untersucht, wie die beiden Substanzen miteinander interagieren.
The experiment investigates how the two substances interact with one another.
Usage tips
Word formation
The word has Latin roots: 'inter' means 'between' and 'agieren' means 'to act'. So 'interagieren' (to interact) describes an action that takes place between two or more parties and is based on reciprocity.
EXAMPLE
Die Moleküle interagieren miteinander und bilden eine neue Verbindung.
The molecules interact with one another and form a new compound.
Fixed preposition
This verb is almost always used with the preposition 'mit' (with) and the dative. You interact 'mit' (with) someone or 'mit' (with) something.
EXAMPLE
In diesem Workshop lernen Sie, besser mit Kunden zu interagieren.
In this workshop, you will learn to interact better with customers.
Register and style
'Interagieren' (to interact) is a rather formal word. It is often found in technical language (e.g., sociology, computer science, chemistry) or in a professional setting.
EXAMPLE
Die Studie untersucht, wie verschiedene Software-Module miteinander interagieren.
The study examines how different software modules interact with one another.
Context clue
The context shows whether a social or a scientific interaction is meant. If it is about people, communication is meant. If it is about substances or systems, mutual influence is meant.
EXAMPLE
Es ist wichtig, dass die Teammitglieder effektiv miteinander interagieren.
It is important that the team members interact effectively with one another.
Compare with
interagieren vs kommunizieren
to communicate
Both words can describe reciprocal contact between people. „Kommunizieren“ focuses on transmitting information, while „interagieren“ more generally means acting and reacting toward each other. Use „kommunizieren“ when mutual understanding is important, and „interagieren“ when the reactions and actions are the focus.
interagieren
Die beiden Gruppen interagieren bei der Übung direkt miteinander.
The two groups interact directly with each other during the exercise.
kommunizieren
Die beiden Gruppen kommunizieren über Nachrichten miteinander.
The two groups communicate with each other through messages.
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