المعنى
To provide a response to an inquiry.
خلفية ثقافية
Answering a question directly is a sign of respect and efficiency. 'Small talk' is often skipped to get to the 'Beantwortung' of the matter. While still direct, Austrians might wrap the 'beantworten' in more polite phrases ('Höflichkeitsfloskeln') compared to Northern Germans. Swiss German speakers use 'beantworte' in formal contexts, but in dialect, they might use 'e Antwort gäh' (eine Antwort geben) more frequently. In German universities, 'eine Frage beantworten' is the goal of any 'Hausarbeit' (term paper). The 'Forschungsfrage' (research question) must be answered.
The 'Be-' Rule
Remember that 'be-' verbs in German usually take a direct object. This makes 'beantworten' easier to use than 'antworten auf' once you get the hang of it!
No 'to' needed
Never say 'beantworten zu'. It's just 'beantworten' + the question.
المعنى
To provide a response to an inquiry.
The 'Be-' Rule
Remember that 'be-' verbs in German usually take a direct object. This makes 'beantworten' easier to use than 'antworten auf' once you get the hang of it!
No 'to' needed
Never say 'beantworten zu'. It's just 'beantworten' + the question.
Polite Refusal
If you don't want to answer, say: 'Diese Frage möchte ich momentan nicht beantworten.' It sounds very professional.
Directness
Don't be offended if a German answers your question very briefly. It's not rudeness; it's efficiency!
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of 'beantworten' in the present tense.
Der Lehrer _______ {die|f} Frage. (er)
The subject is 'Der Lehrer' (he), so the verb ending is '-et'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Beantworten' takes a direct accusative object without a preposition.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kannst du mir helfen? B: Ja, ich _______ gerne deine Frage.
In this context, 'beantworte' fits the object 'deine Frage'.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'Die Frage wurde vom Experten beantwortet.'
The use of the passive voice ('wurde beantwortet') is typical for formal or written reports.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Antworten vs. Beantworten
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينDer Lehrer _______ {die|f} Frage. (er)
The subject is 'Der Lehrer' (he), so the verb ending is '-et'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Beantworten' takes a direct accusative object without a preposition.
A: Kannst du mir helfen? B: Ja, ich _______ gerne deine Frage.
In this context, 'beantworte' fits the object 'deine Frage'.
Sentence: 'Die Frage wurde vom Experten beantwortet.'
The use of the passive voice ('wurde beantwortet') is typical for formal or written reports.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, you must say 'Ich antworte dir' or 'Ich beantworte deine Frage'. 'Beantworten' needs a question as the object.
Slightly. 'Beantworten' is very common in writing and formal speech, while 'antworten auf' is common in casual conversation.
The simple past is 'beantwortete' and the perfect is 'hat beantwortet'.
You can say 'FAQ' or 'Häufig gestellte Fragen' (Frequently asked questions).
Usually, you 'beantworten' a question *in* an email, but you 'beantworten' or 'beantworten' the email itself? Better to use 'auf eine E-Mail antworten'.
Yes, it is standard in formal Swiss German (Schriftdeutsch).
You 'beantworten' a question, but you 'lösen' (solve) a problem or a riddle.
No, for a phone call you use 'rangehen' or 'den Anruf entgegennehmen'.
Yes, in German, the prefix 'be-' is never stressed.
Yes, in a figurative sense, like 'Die Wissenschaft beantwortet die Frage nach dem Mars'.
عبارات ذات صلة
antworten auf
similarto answer to something
eine Auskunft geben
specialized formto provide information
Rede und Antwort stehen
similarto be accountable
eine Frage stellen
contrastto ask a question
begegnen
similarto meet/address
