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ответ

Translation of ответ

reply

Meaning of ответ

Russian

сообщение, написанное на чужое письмо или комментарий

English

a message you write back to an email or comment

reply

Transcription and pronunciation of ответ

отве́т

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[ɐtˈvʲet]
In Latin letters
otvet

Traps and common mistakes

Ответ or реплика?

реплика

реплика ≠ reply: a line or remark in a conversation

Don't mix them up. An answer to a letter — ответ; a line in a dialogue or play — реплика.

Спасибо за быстрый ответ на письмо.

Thanks for the quick reply to my email.

Актёр забыл реплику в первой сцене.

The actor forgot his line in the first scene — a line, not a reply.

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  1. I sent a reply to her email.

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    Я отправил ответ на её письмо.

  2. His reply came after the meeting.

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    Его ответ пришёл после встречи.

ответ synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between ответ, ответное сообщение, and отклик

О
🇷🇺Russian
ответное сообщение

Formal: a message sent in reply.

Advanced: broader words

О
🇷🇺Russian
отклик

A response from many people to an ad or call.

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Questions about this word

What does ответ mean?

a message you write back to an email or comment

How do you pronounce ответ?

ответ is pronounced [ɐtˈvʲet], in Latin letters “otvet”.

How is ответ used in a sentence?

I sent a reply to her email. Translation: Я отправил ответ на её письмо.

Is ответ part of Business Email vocabulary?

Yes, ответ (reply) can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is ответ part of SMM vocabulary?

Yes, ответ (reply) can be learned in the SMM topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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