Korean

대답
Meaning: answer, reply
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

Why aren't you answering my question?
그의 대답은 정말 의외였다.
His answer was really unexpected.
그는 대답하기를 망설였다.
He hesitated to answer.
그녀는 내 질문에 대답하는 대신 오히려 나에게 그 이유를 되물었다.
Instead of answering my question, she rather asked me back the reason.
갑작스러운 제안에 나는 어떻게 대답해야 할지 갈피를 못 잡았다.
I couldn't grasp how to respond to the sudden proposal.
그녀는 아무런 대답 없이 무표정으로 나를 바라보았다.
She looked at me with an expressionless face without any answer.
그는 대답 대신 고개를 끄덕 인사했다.
He bowed with a nod instead of answering.
그는 잘못을 지적받자 대답을 못 하고 우물쭈물 망설였다.
When his mistake was pointed out, he couldn't answer and hesitated mumblingly.
그는 대답하기 곤란한지 몸을 배배 꼬았다.
He twisted his body as if it were difficult to answer.
그는 치밀어 오르는 화를 억제하며 침착하게 대답했다.
He answered calmly, suppressing the rising anger.

Usage Notes

Used for a verbal or written response to a question, call, or demand.

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