antworten
Translation
to answer, to reply
Examples
Bitte antworte schnell.
Please answer quickly.
Er antwortet mir nicht.
He doesn't answer me.
Sie antwortet auf die E-Mail.
She is replying to the email.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((auf+4)) to answer (sb.) (about sth.) He answers me about my question.
((auf+4)) to answer/reply (to sth.) She replies to the letter.
((j-m)) to answer (sb.) Can you please answer me?
Similar Words
Synonym: erwidern (to retort); Antonym: fragen (to ask)
Etymology
From 'ant-' (against, in return) + 'Wort' (word). Literally 'to give a word in return'.
Memory Tips
Think of giving an 'anti-word' back in response to a question.