απάντηση
apántisi/aˈpandisi/feminine
The Greek word for 'answer' is απάντηση (apántisi).
απάντηση is a feminine noun meaning a response.
Meaning: response (noun)
Which one should you use?
While απάντηση is the noun used for 'an answer', the verb 'to answer' is απαντώ. Additionally, the verb αποκρίνομαι is often used for a more formal or thoughtful 'reply' compared to the more direct απαντώ.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun is απαντήσεις. To indicate possession or 'of the answer', use the genitive singular form της απάντησης.
How do you pronounce it?
apántisi (/aˈpandisi/)
Did you know?
- The word απάντηση is closely related to the Greek word for 'opposite', as both share a root describing things facing one another.
- While English uses 'answer' for both a phone call and a question, Greek distinguishes between the technical act of picking up and the conceptual απάντηση.
- In Ancient Greek, the ancestor of απάντηση described a 'meeting in argument'. This implies that an answer is not just a piece of information, but a social encounter between two minds.
Examples in context
- Αυτή είναι η απάντηση.That is the answer.This sentence shows how to use απάντηση to mean 'the answer'.Tatoeba #5538374 by Zeus, translation #5325053 by Amittai
- Η απάντηση είναι σωστή.The answer is correct.This sentence demonstrates the use of απάντηση to mean 'the answer'.Tatoeba #3233167 by glavkos, translation #7868161 by M1dx
- Είναι η σωστή απάντηση.It's the correct answer.This sentence illustrates the use of απάντηση to mean 'the answer'.Tatoeba #5438311 by Zeus, translation #2030125 by Spamster
- Σας παρακαλώ να μου δώσετε μια απάντηση σχετικά με την πρότασή μου.Please give me an answer regarding my proposal.
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Example conversation
George and Kyriaki are discussing a difficult question from a test.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠού είναι η απάντηση για το δεύτερο;Pou einai i apantisi gia to deftero?Where is the answer for the second one?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΔεν ξέρω, η απάντηση δεν είναι εδώ.Den xero, i apantisi den einai edo.I don't know, the answer is not here.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠρέπει να βρούμε τη σωστή απάντηση.Prepei na vroume ti sosti apantisi.We must find the correct answer.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘα την ψάξω στο βιβλίο, Γιώργο.Tha tin psaxo sto vivlio, Giorgo.I will look for it in the book, George.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “answer” translations and entries απάντηση, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries απάντηση, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
