Korean

하다

대답하다
Meaning: to answer; to reply
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 대답하다
Present 대답한다
Polite 대답해요
Formal 대답합니다
Past 대답했다
Past + Polite 대답했어요
Guess + Polite 대답하겠어요
Connective 대답하고
Conditional 대답하면
Volitional 대답하자
Imperative 대답해라
Imperative + Polite 대답하세요
Attributive 대답하는 / 대답한 / 대답할

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Example sentences

He finally answered my question.
그는 이내 대답했습니다.
He answered right away.
그는 나직한 목소리로 대답했다.
He answered in a low voice.
그는 질문에 막힘없이 대답했다.
He answered the questions without hesitation.
아이는 선생님의 질문에 거침없이 대답했다.
The child answered the teacher's question without hesitation.
그는 대답하기를 잠시 주저했다.
He hesitated for a moment to answer.

Usage Notes

Used when someone responds to a call, question, or request. It can be a simple vocal response or a detailed answer.

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