отвечать
Translation of отвечать
reply
Russian word in Latin letters: otvechat
Meaning of отвечать
Написать или сказать обратно, например на письмо или комментарий.
to answer someone in speech or writing
Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Ответить письмо or ответить на письмо?
ответить на письмо
ответить на письмо = reply to a letter
Don't say «ответить письмо». Use на + accusative: «ответить на письмо», «ответить на вопрос».
Она сразу ответила на моё письмо.
She replied to my letter at once.
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I will reply to your email today.
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Я отвечу на ваше письмо сегодня.
He replied to my message quickly.
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Он быстро ответил на моё сообщение.
отвечать synonyms
What's the difference between отвечать and отписаться
Advanced: broader words
Casual: send a short reply; more often means to unsubscribe.
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отвечать belongs to the topic "In the Office →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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отвечать meaning: what does it mean?
to answer someone in speech or writing
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?
I will reply to your email today. Translation: Я отвечу на ваше письмо сегодня.
Is отвечать part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, отвечать (reply) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is отвечать part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, отвечать (reply) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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