English–German

“answer” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈantvɔɐ̯t/

Example

Ich habe keine Antwort.

I don't have an answer.

Illustration for Antwort (answer)

How to say “answer” in German

“Answer” in German is Antwort.

A response sent back to a question, request, or statement, sometimes providing a solution rather than only words.

Full entry for Antwort: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Antwort

Bitte sende mir bis morgen deine Antwort.

Please send me your answer by tomorrow.

Tips for using Antwort

  • The verb antworten takes the dative for the person addressed, as in jemandem antworten, but auf for the question, as in auf eine Frage antworten.

Other German words for “answer”

Er antwortet mir sofort.

He answers me right away.

Er beantwortet die Frage schnell.

He answers the question quickly.

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