Reageering

Reageering is a nonstandard Dutch noun that refers to the act of reacting or to a reaction, particularly in informal contexts. In formal language use, the standard terms are usually rækkeer?ing? No, the usual alternatives are reageren (the verb) and reactie or reactie(s) (a reaction). Reageering is generally regarded as an orthographic variant or misspelling rather than a separate linguistic category.

Etymology and variants: the form stems from the verb reageren (to react) with the -ing suffix, a pattern common in Dutch for forming nouns. However, many language guides treat reageering as nonstandard, preferring the correctly formed reageer- combined nouns. The term can appear in online writing, social media, and casual conversation, where spelling conventions are looser and regional influences may play a role.

Usage and register: reageering is mainly found in informal registers and is less acceptable in academic, journalistic, or formal writing. It is more common in colloquial speech across Dutch-speaking regions and can appear in youth slang or user-generated content. Because it is not universally accepted, speakers who aim for standard Dutch are advised to use reageering only if the audience accepts nonstandard spellings, or more reliably, to use reageren or reactie depending on the intended meaning.

See also: related concepts include reactie and reageren, which denote the general idea of a response or act of reacting in standard Dutch, as well as discourse terminology surrounding audience response and feedback.