Отвечать - translation, pronunciation and examples
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basic verb: to give an answer to a question, call, message
perfective form 'to answer' — emphasizes a completed action
emphasizes a reaction (emotional or behavioral) to an event or remark
to respond to a call or appeal; often implies voluntariness
to give a comment or explanation on a topic
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What's the difference between отвечать / ответить / реагировать / откликнуться / прокомментировать / сообщить
basic verb: to give an answer to a question, call, message
I usually answer emails in the evening.
Я обычно отвечаю на письма вечером.
perfective form 'to answer' — emphasizes a completed action
He answered the teacher's question.
Он ответил на вопрос учителя.
He didn't react to the criticism right away.
Он не сразу отреагировал на критику.
to respond to a call or appeal; often implies voluntariness
Many people responded to the request for help.
Много людей откликнулись на просьбу о помощи.
to give a comment or explanation on a topic
The portal asked an expert to comment on the events.
Портал попросил эксперта прокомментировать события.
She informed us of the examination results.
Она сообщила нам результаты обследования.
to assert the truth of a fact or to confirm an arrangement
Please confirm your attendance at the meeting.
Пожалуйста, подтвердите своё присутствие на встрече.
to explain or clarify a complex question, often formally
The teacher clarified the exam rules.
Преподаватель разъяснил правила экзамена.
formal transmission of information; official style
The PR department informed the media.
Отдел по связям с общественностью проинформировал СМИ.
to ask for or give an additional detail, to make something more precise
Could you clarify what time the meeting will start?
Можете уточнить, во сколько начнётся встреча?
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How to pronounce отвечать and what this word means
отвечать translation: answer. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce отвечать
[ɐtvʲɪˈt͡ɕatʲ]
отвечать translation
answer
отвечать examples
Ich antworte auf die Frage.
отвечать transcription
[ɐtvʲɪˈt͡ɕatʲ]
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отвечать meaning: what does it mean?
отвечать на вопрос или запрос
отвечать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
отвечать is pronounced as [ɐtvʲɪˈt͡ɕatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
отвечать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich antworte auf die Frage. Translation: Я отвечаю на вопрос.
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