answer
gb/ˈænsɚ/ us/ˈænsɚ/
A1
Inglés
~ 1000
válasz, válaszol, felvesz, megoldás, kielégít, megold, választ ad
SUSTANTIVO
A1
1
válasz
A1
Patrón de uso:
an answer to [a question]
Her answer to the question was clear and confident.
A kérdésre adott válasza világos és magabiztos volt.
I didn’t know the correct answer on the test.
Nem tudtam a helyes választ a teszten.
He gave no answer when I called his name.
The teacher marked my answer as wrong.
Please write your answer in the space provided.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I know the answer to this question.
Tudom a választ erre a kérdésre.
Her answer is correct.
A válasza helyes.
Please write your answer here.
That is the wrong answer.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'answer' with 'reply', but 'answer' is more common for factual or test questions, while 'reply' can be for general conversation.
Significado
A reply to a question
Colocaciones
give an answer
|correct answer
|final answer
|short answer
|wrong answer
Sinónimos
response (More formal or general; can refer to any reaction, not just to questions.)
Antónimos
question (Opposite in communication roles; a question seeks information, an answer provides it.)
Temas
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Something you say or write when someone asks you a question.
Something said or written in response to a question, request, or situation.
VERBO
A1
2
Patrón de uso:
to answer [a question]
She answered my question quickly.
Gyorsan válaszolt a kérdésemre.
Please answer the phone when it rings.
Kérlek, vedd fel a telefont, amikor csörög.
He answered all the questions on the form.
I answered honestly when they asked about my experience.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Please answer my question.
Kérlek, válaszolj a kérdésemre.
He answered the phone.
Felvette a telefont.
She answered quickly.
I answered all the questions.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes omit the object after 'answer', but in English it often takes a direct object ('answer the question').
Significado
To respond to a question
Colocaciones
answer a question
|answer the phone
|answer honestly
|answer correctly
Sinónimos
reply (Often used in more informal conversation or for written communication; slightly broader use.)
Antónimos
ignore (To deliberately not respond to a question or request.)
Temas
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To say or write something when someone asks you a question.
To say, write, or do something in reaction to a question, request, or call.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
megoldás
A2
Patrón de uso:
an answer to [a problem]
We need an answer to this traffic problem.
Megoldást kell találnunk erre a közlekedési problémára.
There is no simple answer to climate change.
Nincs egyszerű megoldás az éghajlatváltozásra.
Her idea might be the answer we’re looking for.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I have an answer to this problem.
Van megoldásom erre a problémára.
We need an answer soon.
Hamarosan szükségünk lesz egy megoldásra.
There is no easy answer.
Significado
A solution to a problem
Colocaciones
find an answer
|the right answer
|no easy answer
Sinónimos
solution (Directly refers to resolving a problem; 'answer' can be broader.)
Antónimos
problem (The issue that needs an answer or solution.)
Temas
problem solving
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A way to fix a problem or deal with something difficult.
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
VERBO
B2
4
Patrón de uso:
to answer [a need/problem]
This plan answers our need for more space.
Ez a terv kielégíti azt az igényünket, hogy több helyünk legyen.
The new software answers the company's security concerns.
Az új szoftver választ ad a vállalat biztonsági aggályaira.
His quick thinking answered the team's challenge.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This tool answers our needs.
Ez az eszköz kielégíti az igényeinket.
The idea answers the problem.
Ez az ötlet megoldja a problémát.
Her work answers the demand.
Significado
To solve or meet a need
Colocaciones
answer the need
|answer the demand
|answer the challenge
Sinónimos
meet (More general for satisfying requirements; 'answer' implies suitability as well.)
Antónimos
fail (To not meet a need or solve a problem.)
Temas
problem solving
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To give something that solves a problem or meets a need.
To provide what is needed to solve a problem or fulfill a requirement.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
answer
AFI
GB/ˈænsɚ/
US/ˈænsɚ/
Sílabas y acento
an - swer (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: answer
- Plural: answer, answers
Verb
- Base: answer
- 3rd Person Singular: answers
- Present Participle: answering
- Past: answered
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
answer the door
1/ˈænsɚ ðə dˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
Open door for visitor
To open the door when someone knocks or rings the bell.
Ejemplos
- Can you answer the door? I’m busy cooking.
- She answered the door and found a delivery man standing there.
have all the answers
1/hˈæv ˈɔl ðə ˈænsɚz/
idiom
informal
Think you know everything
To think you know everything or have solutions for everything.
Ejemplos
- He acts like he has all the answers, but he doesn’t.
- You don’t have all the answers, and that’s okay.
in answer to
1/ˈɪn ˈænsɚ tə/
fixed phrase
As a response to something
As a reaction or reply to something that happened or was said.
Ejemplos
- In answer to your letter, I am sending my resume.
- He nodded in answer to her question.
answer the phone
1/ˈænsɚ ðə fˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
Pick up and speak on phone
To pick up the telephone when it rings and speak to the caller.
Ejemplos
- Please answer the phone while I’m out.
- Can you answer the phone while I’m cooking?
- He answered the phone on the second ring.
- He didn’t answer the phone because he was asleep.