antworten
to answer, to reply
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈantvɔʁtən/
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Cultural Note
'Antworten' takes the dative case for the person being answered: 'Ich antworte dir' (I answer you). This is different from 'beantworten,' which takes the accusative for the question being answered.
📝 Example Sentences
Antworte mir bitte!
Please answer me!
Sie hat auf meine Nachricht nicht geantwortet.
She didn't reply to my message.