Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 대답 | daedap | [ˈtɛ(ː)da̠p̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [ˈte̞(ː)da̠p̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 회답 | hoedap | [ɸwe̞da̠p̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [hø̞da̠p̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 응답 | eungdap | [ˈɯ(ː)ŋda̠p̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 답변 | dapbyeon | [ta̠p̚p͈jʌ̹n] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 답 | dap | [ta̠p̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
In Korean, the word for 'answer' varies significantly depending on whether you are providing a spoken response, solving a problem, replying to a letter or responding to a technical signal.
Which one should you use?
The different forms of 'answer' are chosen based on the nature of the response: 답 is the most common way to refer to the solution to a problem or the correct answer to a test question. 대답 is typically used for a verbal response or a spoken answer to a person. 답변 refers to an official response to an inquiry or a formal statement in an interview. 회답 is a formal term used specifically for a written reply or a formal response to a letter or official document. Finally, 응답 is used for a reaction to a stimulus, a response to a survey or a technical response from a machine or signal.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To turn the noun 대답 into the verb 'to answer', you add the verb 하다 (to do) to get 대답하다. Similarly, the noun 답 can be turned into a verb by adding 하다, resulting in 답하다, which is commonly used for answering questions or problems.
How do you pronounce it?
daedap
Did you know?
- In Korean, the word 대답 is composed of two different Chinese characters that both mean 'answer'.
- In Korean social dynamics, staying silent can be interpreted as a non-verbal 대답 that signifies disagreement or discomfort without the need for words.
- The word 응답 is the same word used in the Korean title for the globally famous drama series 'Reply 1988', which is 응답하라 1988.
Examples in context
- 대답이 직접적인 것 같아.I believe that the answer is straightforward.This sentence shows how to use 대답 to describe a straightforward response.Tatoeba #8533685 by Eunhee, translation #8530702 by CK
- 이런 질문은 답하기 쉽다.These questions are easy to answer.This sentence uses 답 to show that questions can be easy to answer.Tatoeba #11106231 by intertime, translation #55198 by CK
- 답 좀 알아낼 수 있겠어?Can you figure out the answer?This sentence demonstrates the use of 답 when referring to finding an answer.Tatoeba #13755014 by qlTmalffk, translation #7737483 by CK
- 미리 답변해 주셔서 감사합니다.Thank you for answering in advance.
- 질문에 대한 답변을 원합니다.I would like an answer to the question.
- 네 대답을 기다리고 있었어요.I was waiting for your answer.
- 어떤 대답을 원하시나요?What kind of answer do you want?
- 나중에 대답해도 괜찮아요.It's okay to answer later.
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Example conversation
Seoyeon is waiting for a reply to her question.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨, 제 질문에 대답해 주세요.Jihun ssi, je jilmun-e daedap-hae juseyo.Jihun, please give me an answer to my question.
- 지훈 Ji-hun생각 중이에요. 조금만 기다려 주세요.Saenggak jung-ieyo. Jogeum-man gidaryeo juseyo.I'm thinking. Please wait a moment.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그 대답을 듣고 싶어서 계속 기다렸어요.Geu daedap-eul deutgo sipeoseo gyesok gidaryeosseoyo.I've been waiting because I wanted to hear that answer.
- 지훈 Ji-hun이제 결정했어요. 제 대답은 '예스'입니다.Ije gyeoljeong-haesseoyo. Je daedap-eun 'yes'imnida.I've decided now. My answer is 'yes'.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “answer” translations and entries 대답, 회답, 응답, 답변, 답, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 답변, 대답, 응답, 회답, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
