German noun
die Operation
Plural: die OperationenEnglish: operation, surgeryB1Very common
Quick answer
The correct German article for Operation is die, so you say die Operation. The plural form is die Operationen. In English, it usually means operation, surgery.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is die, so you say die Operation. The plural is die Operationen. In English, Operation usually means operation, surgery.
Learner note
Do not memorize Operation on its own — learn it as die Operation. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Operationen.
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FAQ
What is the article for Operation?
The correct article is die, so the full noun is die Operation.
What is the plural of Operation?
The plural form is die Operationen.
What does Operation mean in English?
Operation usually means operation, surgery in English.