Korean word

응답

Pronunciation

Romanizationeungdap

Meaning

  • nounreply

Example

그의 응답이 아직 없다.keu ui eung da bi a jik eop tta

There is still no reply from him.

Illustration for 응답 (reply)

More examples

메일에 대한 응답을 기다리고 있어요.me i re tae han eung da beul ki da ri go i sseo yo

I am waiting for a reply to the email.

Core concept

The return of an answer or reaction after someone asks for information or action.

Common phrases

  • 신속한 응답sin so kan eung dap

    prompt reply

  • 자동 응답cha dong eung dap

    automatic reply

  • 응답 시간eung dap si gan

    reply time

Similar words

대답taedap: A spoken reply that answers a question in a conversation.
답변tapppyeon: A response that explains facts or opinions to address a question.
반응paneung: A feeling, attitude, or action shown in response to something that happens.
회신hoesin: A formal reply sent in writing to answer an inquiry or request.

Definition in Korean

질문이나 요구에 대해 말이나 행동으로 되돌려주는 답이나 반응.chil mu ni na yo gu e tae hae ma ri na haeng dong eu ro toe dol lyeo ju neun ta bi na pa neung

Word origin

응답 (eungdap, "reply") is a Sino-Korean word built from 응 (eung, "responding") and 답 (dap, "answering"), linking the ideas of responding and answering.

Usage tips

  • A useful register cue is that this word fits official or technical communication better than casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • answernoun
  • responsenoun

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