beantworten
answer
Etwas sagen oder schreiben, um auf eine Frage oder Aussage zu reagieren.
The German word "beantworten" is a verb that means "to answer" or "to respond to". It is made up of the prefix "be" and the verb "antworten" which itself means "to respond" or "to reply".
Similar words in German include:
- "antworten" (to reply)
- "erwidern" (to retort or respond)
- "reagieren" (to react)
Differences:
- "Antworten" generally implies a simple act of replying to a prompt or question.
- "Erwidern" often has a connotation of a more thoughtful or possibly defensive reaction.
- "Reagieren" encompasses a broader sense involving response to various stimuli, beyond just verbal communication.
"Beantworten" typically carries a more formal or complete connotation compared to "antworten", suggesting addressing a message or question more thoroughly.
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Examples
Kannst du meine Frage beantworten?verb
Can you answer my question?
Er wird die E-Mail zeitnah beantworten.verb
He will answer the email promptly.
Wir werden alle Ihre Fragen beantworten.verb
We will answer all your questions.
Hast du bereits alle Nachrichten beantwortet?verb
Have you already answered all the messages?
Der Experte beantwortete die Kritik ausführlich.verb
The expert answered the criticism in detail.
Nach langem Überlegen beantwortete sie den Brief.verb
After thinking for a long time, she answered the letter.
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