die Antwort
Translation
answer, reply, response
Examples
Ich weiß die Antwort nicht.
I don't know the answer.
Er gab mir keine Antwort.
He gave me no answer.
Ich warte auf deine Antwort.
I am waiting for your answer.
Grammar Patterns
the answer ((to sth.)) the answer to sth. I don't know the answer to the question.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erwiderung, Reaktion; Antonyms: Frage (question)
Etymology
From Old High German 'antwurti', from 'ant-' (against) + 'Wort' (word). Literally a 'word against' or 'word in return'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'anti-word' to a question. You give a word 'against' a question.