Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| отве́т | otvét | masculine |
| о́тповедь | ótpovedʹ | archaic, feminine, poetic |
In specific contexts, other words are used: решение refers to a formal "answer" in the sense of a solution or resolution, while отклик is a formal term for an "answer" that is a response or feedback. When you want to say "answer to a question," you use the preposition на to form the phrase ответ на вопрос. Related verbs used for making a reply or responding, or for filing a response to a complaint in legal contexts, include отвеча́ть and отве́тить.
Which one should you use?
отве́т is the standard word for a general answer. In contrast, о́тповедь is used for a sharp, decisive or formal reply.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun отве́т is a masculine noun. Its genitive singular form is отве́та, and its nominative plural form is отве́ты.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is otvét.
Did you know?
- The word отве́т can be used as a euphemism for 'retribution'. To 'give an answer' in a certain menacing context implies that the person will be punished for their actions.
- There is a specific cultural nuance where отклик is used for an 'answer' that is an emotional resonance. It is commonly used when a person's heart or soul 'answers' a call or a piece of art.
- The verb form отвеча́ть is frequently used in the context of 'to be accountable', meaning one must 'answer' for their actions or mistakes.
Examples in context
- Пожалуйста, дайте мне ответ на этот вопрос.Please give me an answer to this question.
- Наша компания разрабатывает решение для вашей проблемы.Our company is developing a solution for your problem.
- Будем рады получить ваш отклик.We would be glad to receive your answer.
- Просто ответь на моё сообщение, пожалуйста.Just answer my message, please.
- Я жду твой отве́т.Ya zhdu tvoy otvet.I am waiting for your answer.
- Его отве́т был очень коротким.Yego otvet byl ochen' korotkim.His answer was very short.
- Мы получили официальный отве́т сегодня.My poluchili oficial'nyy otvet segodnya.We received an official answer today.
Example conversation
Andrey and Anastasia are discussing a job application.
- Андрей AndreyАнастасия, ты получила отве́т по работе?Anastasiya, ty poluchila otvet po rabote?Anastasia, did you get an answer about the job?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, Андрей, они прислали письмо.Da, Andrey, oni prislali pis'mo.Yes, Andrey, they sent a letter.
- Андрей AndreyКакой был их отве́т?Kakoy byl ikh otvet?What was their answer?
- Анастасия AnastasiaЭто положительный отве́т!Eto polozhitel'nyy otvet!It is a positive answer!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “answer” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
