VERB
antworten/ˈantˌvɔʁtn̩/to answer; to reply; to respond
antworten is a German verb that means to answer, to reply, or to respond. It is pronounced /ˈantˌvɔʁtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "antwortete" and the past participle is "geantwortet".
Definitions
1.to give an answer or reply (to a question, request, etc.)(communication)
a.to respond verbally or in writing to a question, call, or message
Sie antwortet immer schnell auf E-Mails.—She always replies quickly to emails.
b.to react or respond to something said or done (more generally)
Er hat nicht auf meine Frage geantwortet.—He didn't answer my question.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | antworten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | antworte |
| Present (du) | antwortest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | antwortet |
| Preterite (ich) | antwortete |
| Participle II | geantwortet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | antwortete |
| Imperative (singular) | antworte |
| Imperative (plural) | antwortet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "antworten" mean in English?
- "antworten" means to answer, to reply, or to respond. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "antworten"?
- "antworten" is pronounced /ˈantˌvɔʁtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "antworten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "antworten" is "geantwortet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "antworten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "antworten" becomes "antwortete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "antworten"?
- "antworten" is a verb in German.
