Korean word

답

Pronunciation

Romanizationtap

Meaning

  • nounanswer

Example

질문에 대한 답을 알려줘.chil mu ne tae han ta beul al lyeo jwo

Tell me the answer to the question.

Illustration for 답 (answer)

More examples

간단한 답이면 충분해.kan dan han ta bi myeon chung bun hae

A simple answer is enough.

Core concept

A response to a question that gives information, an explanation, or a way to solve something.

Common phrases

  • 정확한 답cheong hwa kan tap

    exact answer

  • 간단한 답kan dan han tap

    simple answer

  • 답을 주다ta beul chu da

    give an answer

Similar words

대답taedap: A spoken reply answers a question or responds to something said in a conversation.
답변tapppyeon: A formal response gives facts or opinions to address a question in an official setting.
답장tapjjang: A personal written reply is sent after receiving a letter, email, or text message.

Definition in Korean

묻는 말에 대한 사람의 응답이나 설명을 가리키는 명사.mun neun ma re tae han sa ra mui eung da bi na seol myeong eul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean borrowing from a character meaning to answer or respond.

Usage tips

  • Because this noun works for both spoken questions and written exercises, it is useful in conversations as well as schoolwork.

Other meanings

  • replynoun
  • solutionnoun

Opposites

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