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antworten
respond
The German word 'antworten' is used to express the action of responding or replying. It is a regular verb that follows the pattern of -en verbs in German. In its infinitive form, it is written as 'antworten'. For example, 'Ich antworte dir' means 'I respond to you'.
Example sentences using: antworten
Kannst du mir darauf antworten?
Can you answer that for me?
Here, 'antworten' is used in context of asking someone to provide an answer to a query or a situation.
Ich werde auf Ihren Brief antworten.
I will respond to your letter.
In this sentence, 'antworten' is used signify that the speaker will provide a response to a letter received.
Sie sollten auf diese Frage antworten.
You should answer this question.
This sentence uses 'antworten' to express an obligation or an advice to reply or provide an answer to a certain question.