대답하다

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Usage and Nuances

The verb '대답하다' means 'to answer' or 'to reply' and is commonly used in everyday conversations when responding to questions, calls, or requests. It is a polite and neutral verb suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 대답하다 + 질문 (to answer a question): Used when responding to inquiries.
  • 대답하지 않다 (to not answer): Indicates silence or refusal to reply.
  • 대답을 하다 (to give an answer): Emphasizes the act of responding.

Practical Tips

When using '대답하다', remember it often pairs with the object '질문' (question) or '전화' (phone call). It can be used in various tenses and polite forms, making it versatile. Avoid confusing it with '답하다', which is less commonly used in spoken Korean.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes omit the object and say just '대답하다' without context, which can sound incomplete. Always specify what you are answering or replying to for clarity.

Example Sentences

선생님이 질문을 하자 학생이 바로 대답했다.

Seonsaengnimi jilmun-eul haja haksaengi baro daedaphaetda.

When the teacher asked a question, the student answered immediately.

전화가 왔는데 아무도 대답하지 않았다.

Jeonhwaga watneunde amudo daedaphaji anhaetda.

The phone rang, but no one answered.

질문에 대답할 때는 천천히 생각하고 말하는 것이 좋아요.

Jilmun-e daedaphal ttaeneun cheoncheonhi saenggakago malhaneun geosi joayo.

When answering a question, it's good to think slowly and speak carefully.