How to say “answer” in Korean
The most common Korean word for “answer” is 답하다 (dapada). There are 2 more words with a similar meaning — compare them below. 「answer」는 한국어로 답하다.
answer; reply
TOPIK 1 · verb
선생님의 질문에 차분하게 답했어요.I answered the teacher's question calmly.
answer; reply
TOPIK 1 · noun
질문에 큰 소리로 대답해요.I answer the question in a loud voice.
answer; response
TOPIK 2 · noun
선생님의 질문에 바른 답을 해요.I give the correct answer to the teacher's question.
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Words and levels: TOPIK I essentials (National Institute of Korean Language standard curriculum, KOGL Type 1) · examples: Cheesepotato