At the A1 level, you are just starting your Korean journey. You don't need to use the word '답안' (daban) in complex sentences yet. Instead, you should recognize it as a word related to school and testing. Think of it as 'the paper where you write answers'. When you take a basic Korean test, the teacher might point to a piece of paper and say '답안'. At this level, focus on the '답' part, which means 'answer'. You already know '질문' (question), so '답' is its partner. Remember: '답안' is formal. In daily life, you might just say '답' (answer). But if you see it on a test paper, don't panic! It just means 'write your answers here'.
At the A2 level, you should be able to use '답안' in simple sentences related to your studies. You might say things like '답안지를 냈어요' (I submitted the answer sheet) or '답안이 어려워요' (The [process of writing the] answer is hard). This is the level where you start distinguishing between the physical paper (답안지) and the answer itself. You should also be familiar with verbs like '제출하다' (to submit) and '쓰다' (to write) because they often go together with '답안'. If you are preparing for the TOPIK I exam, you will definitely see this word in the instructions. It's an essential 'school life' vocabulary word.
At the B1 level, you are expected to understand the nuances of '답안'. You should know that '답안' is more formal than '대답' and is used specifically for written evaluations. You might start using compound words like '모범 답안' (model answer) when discussing your study habits or checking your work. You should also be able to understand more complex instructions, such as '답안 작성 시 주의사항' (Precautions when filling out the answer sheet). At this stage, you should be comfortable using the word in both spoken and written forms within an academic context, and you should not confuse it with '답장' (reply to a letter) or '정답' (correct answer).
At the B2 level, you should be able to discuss the implications of '답안' in a broader societal or academic context. For example, you might talk about '답안 유출' (leaking of answer sheets) during a discussion about fairness in education. You should be familiar with the various types of answer formats, such as '객관식 답안' (multiple-choice answers) and '주관식 답안' (subjective/short-answer responses). Your ability to use related verbs like '작성하다', '수정하다', and '채점하다' should be fluid. You might also encounter the word in news articles or more formal academic papers where the methodology of grading '답안' is discussed.
At the C1 level, '답안' is a word you use with precision. you understand its Hanja roots (答 + 案) and how it fits into the larger system of administrative Korean. You might use it in legal or high-level academic discussions, such as evaluating the validity of a '답안' in a professional certification process. You are aware of the subtle differences between '답안', '해답', and '응답' and can choose the correct one for any given context. You can write essays about the Korean education system and use '답안' to describe the pressure students feel when filling out their OMR cards. Your usage is indistinguishable from a native speaker in a formal setting.
At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of '답안' and its place in the Korean lexicon. You can understand and use the word in highly specialized contexts, such as discussing '답안지 채점 알고리즘' (answer sheet grading algorithms) or historical '답안' documents from the Joseon dynasty (Gwageo exams). You can appreciate the word's use in literature to symbolize a character's struggle with expectations or their search for a 'final answer' to a life dilemma. You can also navigate the most complex bureaucratic instructions regarding '답안' submission and appeals without any hesitation. The word is no longer a 'vocabulary item' but a natural part of your conceptual toolkit.

답안 in 30 Sekunden

  • 답안 means 'answer sheet' or a written response in a formal testing context.
  • It is commonly used as '답안지' (daban-ji) when referring to the physical paper.
  • Essential for students taking exams like TOPIK or school tests in Korea.
  • Distinguish it from '정답' (correct answer) and '대답' (verbal reply).

The Korean word 답안 (Daban) primarily refers to an 'answer sheet' or the written record of answers provided by a student during an examination. While in English we might use 'answer' to refer to both the abstract concept of a solution and the physical paper it is written on, Korean maintains a distinction. 답안 specifically emphasizes the document or the physical/digital medium containing the responses. It is a formal term derived from Hanja (Chinese characters), where 答 (답) means 'to answer' and 案 (안) means 'a draft, a document, or a table'. Therefore, etymologically, it is a 'document of answers'.

Formal Educational Context
In schools, universities, and professional certification centers, the proctor will often say, '답안지를 제출하세요' (Please submit your answer sheets). Here, 답안지 (daban-ji) is the most common form, adding the suffix '지' (paper).

학생들은 시험이 끝나자마자 답안을 교사에게 전달했다.

Translation: As soon as the exam ended, the students handed their answer sheets to the teacher.

You will encounter this word most frequently in high-stakes testing environments like the CSAT (Suneung) or the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean). In these settings, the 'OMR 답안지' (Optical Mark Recognition sheet) is the standard. Using this word implies a level of formality; you wouldn't typically use 답안 when just answering a casual question from a friend. Instead, it belongs to the realm of evaluation, grading, and academic rigor. Understanding this word is crucial for anyone planning to study in Korea or take official Korean language exams.

Legal and Administrative Use
In a legal or bureaucratic sense, 답안 can sometimes refer to a formal proposal or a written response to an inquiry, though this is less common than its academic usage. It implies a structured, documented response rather than a verbal one.

감독관은 답안 작성을 멈추라고 명령했다.

Translation: The proctor ordered to stop writing on the answer sheets.

The word is versatile in its compound forms. For example, '모범 답안' (mobeom daban) refers to a 'model answer' or 'exemplary answer sheet' provided by instructors to show students how a question should have been perfectly answered. This is a common study tool in Korean education. Furthermore, the process of filling out the sheet is called '답안 작성' (daban jakseong). If you are taking a subjective test, you might be asked for a '서술형 답안' (descriptive/essay answer).

Digital Context
With the rise of CBT (Computer Based Testing), 답안 now also refers to the digital input fields where students type their answers. Even without physical paper, the conceptual 'sheet' remains.

온라인 시험 시스템에서 답안이 자동으로 저장되었습니다.

Translation: The answers were automatically saved in the online exam system.

그는 답안을 밀려 써서 시험을 망쳤다.

Translation: He ruined the exam because he shifted his answers on the answer sheet (marked them in the wrong rows).

Using 답안 in a sentence requires an understanding of its typical verb pairings. Because it is a noun representing a document, it is often the object of verbs like '제출하다' (to submit), '작성하다' (to fill out/write), '채점하다' (to grade), and '수정하다' (to correct/modify). In a typical classroom setting, the most common sentence you will hear is '답안지를 내세요' (Hand in your answer sheets), where '지' (paper) is attached for specificity. However, in more formal writing or instructions, 답안 stands alone to represent the collective responses.

The Object Marker '을/를'
Since 답안 ends in a consonant (ㄴ), it is followed by the object marker '을'. Example: '답안을 확인하세요' (Check your answer sheet).

제한 시간이 끝났으니 답안을 제출해 주세요.

Translation: The time limit is up, so please submit your answer sheets.

Another important aspect of using 답안 is distinguishing it from 정답 (correct answer). If you say '답안이 틀렸어요', it implies the entire sheet or the specific answer you wrote is wrong. If you say '정답을 모르겠어요', it means you don't know what the correct answer is supposed to be. In many Korean tests, students are warned: '답안에 이름을 적지 않으면 무효 처리됩니다' (If you do not write your name on the answer sheet, it will be invalidated). This emphasizes the administrative importance of the document.

Combining with Adjectives
Common adjectives used with 답안 include '완벽한' (perfect), '부실한' (poor/inadequate), and '명쾌한' (clear/lucid). A teacher might praise a student by saying '완벽한 답안입니다' (This is a perfect answer sheet/response).

그의 답안은 논리가 매우 정교했다.

Translation: His answer sheet showed very sophisticated logic.

In advanced contexts, you might see '답안' used in the phrase '답안을 도출하다' (to derive an answer). This is often used in mathematics or science to describe the process of reaching a final result that will be recorded on the sheet. When discussing the difficulty of an exam, people might say '답안을 채우기가 힘들었다' (It was hard to fill out the answer sheet), implying the questions were so difficult that they couldn't even write a response.

Passive vs. Active usage
Active: '답안을 작성하다' (To write the answer). Passive: '답안이 제출되다' (The answer sheet is submitted). Understanding these voice changes is key for TOPIK level writing.

모든 답안은 검은색 볼펜으로 작성해야 합니다.

Translation: All answer sheets must be completed with a black ballpoint pen.

교수님은 학생들의 답안을 꼼꼼히 읽으셨다.

Translation: The professor read the students' answer sheets carefully.

The most common place to hear 답안 is within the walls of an educational institution. In South Korea, a country famous for its 'education fever' (교육열), the word carries a significant weight of stress and importance. During the annual Suneung (CSAT), the entire country focuses on the '답안지' and the '정답'. You will hear news reporters discussing '답안 유출' (leaking of answer sheets), which is a major national scandal if it ever occurs. This highlights how 답안 is not just paper; it is the currency of academic success.

In the Classroom
Teachers will use it daily. '답안지를 나눠주겠습니다' (I will hand out the answer sheets). '답안지에 이름을 썼는지 확인하세요' (Check if you wrote your name on the answer sheet).

시험 감독관이 답안 수거를 시작했다.

Translation: The exam proctor started collecting the answer sheets.

You will also hear this word in 'Hagwons' (private academies). Tutors often distribute '모범 답안' (model answers) after a practice test so students can compare their work. If a student makes a mistake in marking their OMR card, they might despairingly say, '답안을 한 칸씩 밀려 썼어요' (I shifted my answers by one space on the sheet), which is a nightmare scenario for any Korean student. In this context, the word is associated with precision and the high stakes of standardized testing.

In Media and Dramas
In K-Dramas like 'Sky Castle' or 'Crash Course in Romance', which focus on education, you'll hear characters obsess over '답안지'. It symbolizes the difference between getting into a top university or failing.

이번 시험의 답안은 내일 학교 홈페이지에 게시됩니다.

Translation: The answers for this exam will be posted on the school website tomorrow.

Beyond school, you might hear it in professional environments where certification is required. For example, if you are taking a driver's license written test or a professional nursing exam, the instructions will consistently use 답안. It provides a formal frame for the interaction between the examiner and the examinee. In these settings, the word conveys that the process is official, standardized, and legally binding for the results.

News and Reporting
Reporters use 답안 when discussing public policy regarding education reform or errors found in official exam answer keys provided by the government.

평가원은 답안 오류를 인정하고 전원 정답 처리했다.

Translation: The evaluation institute admitted an error in the answer key and marked it correct for everyone.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing 답안 (Daban) with 정답 (Jeongdap). While both involve 'answers', 정답 specifically means the 'correct/right answer'. If you are looking for the key to check if you got a question right, you are looking for the 정답. If you are referring to the paper you wrote your answers on, you are referring to the 답안. Saying '정답을 제출하세요' is technically incorrect because you are submitting your *responses*, not necessarily the *correct* answers.

Confusing with '대답' (Daedap)
'대답' is a verbal response or a reply to a question in conversation. You wouldn't call a written exam response a '대답'. Conversely, you wouldn't call a spoken answer to 'How are you?' a '답안'.

질문에 대답하세요 (Correct for speaking) vs. 답안을 작성하세요 (Correct for writing/exams).

Another common error is failing to use the suffix '-지' (ji) when referring to the physical piece of paper. While 답안 is the abstract noun for 'the answer given', in 90% of real-life situations involving a physical sheet, Koreans say 답안지. Forgetting the '지' can make your speech sound a bit overly academic or slightly unnatural in a classroom setting. It’s like the difference between saying 'the response' and 'the response sheet'.

Particle Misuse
Students often use '에' instead of '을' when submitting. It should be '답안을 내다' (submit the answer sheet), not '답안에 내다'. The latter would mean 'submit *into* the answer sheet', which makes no sense.

답안이 정답과 다르다.

Translation: My answer (on the sheet) is different from the correct answer.

Finally, learners sometimes confuse 답안 with 해설 (haeseol). 해설 is the explanation of *why* an answer is correct. If you want to know the reasoning behind a solution, you look at the 해설지 (explanation sheet). If you just want to see the list of A, B, C, D answers, you look at the 정답지. If you want to see what you actually wrote, you look at your 답안지. Keeping these three 'ji' words straight is a hallmark of an intermediate (B1/B2) learner.

Spelling Errors
Occasionally, beginners might write '답안' as '다반' because of the pronunciation. However, the Hanja origin requires the 'ㅂ' to be in the batchim position of the first syllable: '답'.

To truly master 답안, you must understand its relationship with similar terms in the 'answer' family. Korean has several words for 'answer' depending on the context: whether it's spoken, written, correct, or explanatory. Using the wrong one can lead to confusion, especially in formal settings.

답안 (Daban) vs. 정답 (Jeongdap)
답안: The response you write down (could be wrong).
정답: The officially correct answer. Example: '제 답안이 정답인가요?' (Is my answer the correct one?)
답안 (Daban) vs. 대답 (Daedap)
답안: Academic/Formal written response.
대답: General verbal response. Example: '선생님의 질문에 대답했다' (I answered the teacher's question verbally).
답안 (Daban) vs. 답장 (Dapjang)
답장: A reply to a letter, email, or text message. Example: '친구의 문자에 답장을 보냈다' (I sent a reply to my friend's text).

그는 답지를 보고 공부했다.

Note: '답지' is a very common informal/shorthand version of '답안지' or '정답지'.

In some cases, you might use '해답' (haedap). While 답안 is the sheet you fill out, 해답 is the 'solution' to a problem, often used in math or when talking about solving a complex life problem. For example, '인생의 해답' (the solution to life). You would never say '인생의 답안'. This distinction is vital for sounding natural. Another alternative is '응답' (eungdap), which means 'response' in a more technical or survey-based context, such as '응답자' (respondent).

Summary Table
  • 답안 (Daban): Exam answer sheet/response.
  • 해설 (Haeseol): Explanation of the answer.
  • 풀이 (Puri): The process of solving a problem.
  • 모범 답안 (Mobeom Daban): The perfect model answer.

이 문제는 해답이 여러 개일 수 있다.

Translation: This problem might have multiple solutions (answers).

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

In ancient Korea, 'daban' were written on long scrolls, and some famous scholars' answer sheets are now preserved as national treasures because of their beautiful calligraphy and brilliant logic.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /dɐ.bɐn/
US /dɑ.bɑn/
The stress is equal on both syllables, typical of Korean word rhythm.
Reimt sich auf
반 (ban - half/class) 산 (san - mountain) 간 (gan - liver/between) 난 (nan - orchid) 단 (dan - step/sweet) 판 (pan - board/situation) 안 (an - inside/plan) 만 (man - ten thousand/only)
Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing it as 'da-ban' with a long English 'a' (like 'day-ban').
  • Confusing the 'p/b' sound in 'dap'. It is an unreleased 'p' sound.
  • Adding an extra vowel sound at the end (e.g., 'da-ba-ne').
  • Swapping the consonants to 'ba-dan'.
  • Merging the two syllables into one.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 2/5

Easy to recognize in context.

Schreiben 3/5

Requires knowledge of Hanja-based verbs like 작성/제출.

Sprechen 2/5

Simple pronunciation.

Hören 2/5

Clear syllables.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

시험 종이 쓰다 내다

Als Nächstes lernen

채점 성적 평가 제출 작성

Fortgeschritten

변별력 출제 문항 가답안 확정답안

Wichtige Grammatik

-(으)ㄹ 때 (When doing...)

답안을 작성할 때 조용히 하세요.

-기 전에 (Before doing...)

답안을 내기 전에 이름을 확인하세요.

-(으)면 안 되다 (Must not...)

답안을 밀려 쓰면 안 됩니다.

-아/어/여야 하다 (Must...)

답안은 검은색 펜으로 써야 합니다.

-고 싶다 (Want to...)

답안지를 바꾸고 싶어요.

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

이것은 답안지입니다.

This is an answer sheet.

이것 (this) + 은 (topic marker) + 답안지 (answer sheet) + 입니다 (is).

2

답안지에 이름을 쓰세요.

Write your name on the answer sheet.

답안지 (answer sheet) + 에 (location marker) + 이름 (name) + 을 (object marker) + 쓰세요 (please write).

3

답안을 내세요.

Hand in your answers.

답안 (answer) + 을 (object marker) + 내세요 (please hand in).

4

답안이 어디에 있어요?

Where is the answer sheet?

답안 (answer sheet) + 이 (subject marker) + 어디 (where) + 에 (location) + 있어요 (is there).

5

답안은 한 장입니다.

There is one answer sheet.

한 장 (one sheet) + 입니다 (is).

6

선생님이 답안을 주셨어요.

The teacher gave me the answer sheet.

주셨어요 (gave - honorific).

7

답안을 보세요.

Look at the answer sheet.

보세요 (please look).

8

답안이 깨끗해요.

The answer sheet is clean.

깨끗해요 (is clean).

1

시험이 끝나고 답안지를 제출했습니다.

The exam ended and I submitted the answer sheet.

제출했습니다 (submitted - formal past tense).

2

답안을 작성할 때 볼펜을 사용하세요.

Use a ballpoint pen when filling out the answer sheet.

작성할 때 (when writing/filling out).

3

제 답안에 실수가 있었어요.

There was a mistake in my answer sheet.

실수 (mistake) + 가 (subject marker) + 있었어요 (there was).

4

답안지를 바꾸고 싶어요.

I want to change my answer sheet.

바꾸고 싶어요 (want to change).

5

모든 답안을 다 채웠습니다.

I filled out all the answers.

채웠습니다 (filled out).

6

답안지가 두 장이에요.

There are two answer sheets.

두 장 (two sheets).

7

이름을 답안지 위에 쓰세요.

Write your name on top of the answer sheet.

위 (top/above).

8

답안을 밀려 쓰지 마세요.

Don't shift your answers on the sheet.

밀려 쓰다 (to shift writing/mark incorrectly) + 지 마세요 (don't).

1

모범 답안을 보고 공부하면 도움이 됩니다.

It helps to study by looking at the model answers.

모범 답안 (model answer) + 도움이 됩니다 (is helpful).

2

답안 작성이 생각보다 오래 걸렸어요.

Writing the answers took longer than I thought.

생각보다 (than thought) + 오래 걸렸어요 (took a long time).

3

교수님이 제 답안을 칭찬해 주셨습니다.

The professor praised my answer sheet.

칭찬해 주셨습니다 (praised - honorific).

4

답안지를 걷기 전에 다시 확인하세요.

Check again before the answer sheets are collected.

걷기 전에 (before collecting).

5

주관식 답안은 논리적으로 써야 합니다.

Subjective answers must be written logically.

논리적으로 (logically).

6

답안 유출 사건으로 시험이 취소되었습니다.

The exam was canceled due to an answer sheet leak incident.

유출 (leak) + 사건 (incident) + 취소되었습니다 (was canceled).

7

답안지의 뒷면도 사용해도 되나요?

Can I use the back of the answer sheet too?

뒷면 (back side) + 사용해도 되나요 (is it okay to use).

8

정답과 답안을 비교해 보세요.

Compare the correct answers with your answer sheet.

비교해 보세요 (please compare).

1

답안 채점 방식에 대해 이의를 제기했습니다.

I raised an objection regarding the answer sheet grading method.

채점 방식 (grading method) + 이의를 제기하다 (to raise an objection).

2

그의 답안은 창의적인 해결책을 제시했다.

His answer sheet presented a creative solution.

창의적인 (creative) + 제시했다 (presented).

3

답안을 밀려 쓰는 실수를 방지해야 합니다.

You must prevent the mistake of shifting answers on the sheet.

방지해야 합니다 (must prevent).

4

서술형 답안에서는 핵심 단어가 중요합니다.

In descriptive answers, key words are important.

서술형 (descriptive/essay type) + 핵심 단어 (key words).

5

답안지가 훼손되지 않도록 주의하십시오.

Be careful not to damage the answer sheet.

훼손되지 않도록 (so that it doesn't get damaged).

6

컴퓨터용 사인펜으로 답안을 마킹하세요.

Mark the answer sheet with a computer-safe felt-tip pen.

마킹하세요 (please mark).

7

답안 제출 후에는 수정이 불가능합니다.

Modifications are impossible after submitting the answer sheet.

수정 (modification) + 불가능합니다 (is impossible).

8

감독관이 답안지 매수를 확인하고 있습니다.

The proctor is checking the number of answer sheets.

매수 (number of sheets) + 확인하고 있습니다 (is checking).

1

해당 답안은 출제 의도를 정확히 파악하고 있다.

The answer sheet in question accurately grasps the intent of the question.

출제 의도 (intent of the question) + 파악하고 있다 (is grasping/understanding).

2

답안의 일관성이 부족하여 높은 점수를 받지 못했다.

He didn't get a high score because the consistency of the answer sheet was lacking.

일관성 (consistency) + 부족하여 (due to lacking).

3

법학 시험에서는 답안의 논리적 구조가 당락을 결정한다.

In law exams, the logical structure of the answer sheet determines pass or fail.

당락 (pass or fail) + 결정한다 (determines).

4

답안에 불필요한 수식어를 배제하고 명료하게 작성하라.

Exclude unnecessary modifiers and write clearly on the answer sheet.

배제하고 (excluding) + 명료하게 (clearly).

5

과거 시험의 답안인 '시권'은 역사적 가치가 높다.

The 'Sigwon', answer sheets from civil service exams of the past, have high historical value.

시권 (historical term for answer sheet) + 역사적 가치 (historical value).

6

답안 작성의 자율성을 존중하면서도 형식을 유지해야 한다.

While respecting the autonomy of writing answers, the format must be maintained.

자율성 (autonomy) + 존중하면서도 (while respecting).

7

일부 학생들의 답안에서 표절 의혹이 제기되었다.

Plagiarism suspicions were raised regarding some students' answer sheets.

표절 의혹 (plagiarism suspicion) + 제기되었다 (was raised).

8

답안의 완성도를 높이기 위해 퇴고 과정이 필수적이다.

The process of proofreading is essential to improve the quality of the answer sheet.

완성도 (completeness/quality) + 퇴고 (proofreading/polishing).

1

본 답안은 기존 학설을 비판적으로 재해석하고 있다.

This answer sheet critically reinterprets existing theories.

학설 (theory) + 비판적으로 (critically) + 재해석 (reinterpretation).

2

답안의 문체에서 작성자의 지적 깊이가 고스란히 드러난다.

The writer's intellectual depth is fully revealed in the style of the answer sheet.

문체 (writing style) + 지적 깊이 (intellectual depth).

3

답안지가 분실될 경우를 대비해 복사본을 보관해야 한다.

In case the answer sheet is lost, a copy must be kept.

분실 (loss) + 대비해 (in preparation for).

4

채점 위원들은 답안의 변별력을 확보하기 위해 고심했다.

The grading committee struggled to ensure the answer sheets' ability to differentiate between candidates.

변별력 (differentiation power/discriminatory power) + 고심했다 (struggled/worried).

5

답안에 담긴 철학적 고찰이 채점자에게 깊은 인상을 남겼다.

The philosophical considerations contained in the answer sheet left a deep impression on the grader.

철학적 고찰 (philosophical consideration) + 인상을 남겼다 (left an impression).

6

답안 작성 시 시간 안배 실패는 치명적인 결과를 초래할 수 있다.

Failure to manage time when writing the answer sheet can lead to fatal results.

시간 안배 (time allocation/management) + 초래할 수 있다 (can cause/lead to).

7

답안의 논지가 명확하지 않으면 좋은 평가를 기대하기 어렵다.

If the main point of the answer sheet is not clear, it is difficult to expect a good evaluation.

논지 (main point/argument) + 명확하지 않으면 (if not clear).

8

정교하게 구성된 답안은 하나의 완성된 논문과도 같다.

A sophisticatedly constructed answer sheet is like a completed thesis.

정교하게 (sophisticatedly) + 논문 (thesis/paper).

Häufige Kollokationen

답안을 작성하다
답안을 제출하다
모범 답안
답안을 채점하다
답안 유출
주관식 답안
객관식 답안
답안을 밀려 쓰다
답안을 확인하다
답안지 매수

Häufige Phrasen

답안지를 내다

— To hand in the answer sheet.

모두 답안지를 내세요.

답안을 적다

— To write down the answers.

종이에 답안을 적으세요.

답안이 틀리다

— The answer is wrong.

내 답안이 틀린 것 같아.

답안을 고치다

— To correct or change an answer.

마지막에 답안을 고쳤어요.

답안이 밀리다

— To accidentally shift answers on an OMR card.

답안이 밀려서 큰일 났다.

답안을 맞추다

— To compare answers with someone or a key.

친구와 답안을 맞춰 봤다.

답안을 비우다

— To leave the answer blank.

모르는 문제는 답안을 비워 뒀다.

답안을 수거하다

— To collect the answer sheets.

조교가 답안을 수거해 갔다.

답안을 검토하다

— To review the answer sheet.

제출 전 답안을 검토했다.

답안을 분실하다

— To lose the answer sheet.

학교에서 답안지를 분실했다.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

답안 vs 정답

Means 'correct answer'. You submit a '답안', which hopefully contains the '정답'.

답안 vs 대답

Means 'verbal reply'. You don't use '대답' for a written exam.

답안 vs 답장

Means 'reply' to a letter or message. Not used for exams.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"답안이 안 나오다"

— To be unable to find a solution to a problem (often used for life situations).

이 상황은 정말 답안이 안 나오네.

Informal
"모범 답안 같은 사람"

— A person who acts perfectly according to rules or expectations.

그는 정말 모범 답안 같은 학생이다.

Neutral
"답안을 훔치다"

— To cheat by looking at someone else's paper.

옆 사람 답안을 훔쳐보면 안 된다.

Neutral
"답안이 빤하다"

— The answer/outcome is obvious.

그의 답안은 빤히 보였다.

Informal
"답안을 쥐어주다"

— To give someone the solution directly (spoon-feeding).

선생님이 답안을 쥐어주듯 설명했다.

Metaphorical
"답안지에 침을 바르다"

— An old superstition/expression about working hard on a paper (rarely used now).

답안지에 침 바르듯 열심히 썼다.

Archaic
"답안을 밀어내다"

— To finish or push through a set of answers.

마지막 10분 동안 답안을 밀어냈다.

Informal
"답안이 꼬이다"

— To get confused and mess up the answers.

생각이 많아져서 답안이 꼬였다.

Informal
"답안을 가리다"

— To hide one's answer sheet from others.

시험 볼 때 답안을 잘 가려야 한다.

Neutral
"답안을 쏟아내다"

— To write down many answers quickly.

그는 아는 내용을 답안에 쏟아냈다.

Descriptive

Leicht verwechselbar

답안 vs 해답

Both mean 'answer'.

Daban is the exam response sheet; Haedap is the solution to a problem or mystery.

수학 문제의 해답을 찾았다.

답안 vs 응답

Both mean 'response'.

Eungdap is general/technical response (like a survey); Daban is specifically for academic evaluation.

설문 응답이 완료되었습니다.

답안 vs 풀이

Related to solving problems.

Puri is the process/explanation; Daban is the final document submitted.

풀이 과정을 자세히 적으세요.

답안 vs 해설

Related to answers.

Haeseol is the commentary/explanation of the answer; Daban is the student's work.

해설지를 보고 이해했다.

답안 vs 결과

Both relate to the end of a test.

Gyeolgwa is the result/score; Daban is the paper that leads to that score.

시험 결과가 나왔다.

Satzmuster

A1

이것은 [Noun]입니다.

이것은 답안지입니다.

A2

[Noun]을/를 제출하다.

답안을 제출했어요.

B1

[Noun]을/를 작성할 때 주의하세요.

답안을 작성할 때 주의하세요.

B2

[Noun]에 따르면...

모범 답안에 따르면 이것이 맞습니다.

C1

[Noun]의 일관성이 중요하다.

답안의 일관성이 중요하다.

C2

[Noun]을/를 통해 [Noun]을/를 엿보다.

답안을 통해 그의 철학을 엿볼 수 있다.

A2

[Noun]에 [Noun]을/를 쓰다.

답안지에 이름을 쓰다.

B1

[Noun]이/가 밀리다.

답안이 밀려서 속상해요.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

답안지 (Answer sheet)
정답 (Correct answer)
오답 (Wrong answer)
해답 (Solution)

Verben

답하다 (To answer)
응답하다 (To respond)
문답하다 (To question and answer)

Adjektive

답답하다 (To feel frustrated/stifled - related phonetically but different root)
명쾌한 (Clear - often describing an answer)

Verwandt

시험 (Exam)
채점 (Grading)
성적 (Grade/Result)
감독관 (Proctor)
수험생 (Examinee)

So verwendest du es

frequency

High (especially in academic and official settings)

Häufige Fehler
  • Using '대답' for a written test. 답안

    대답 is verbal; 답안 is written/formal.

  • Saying '정답을 제출하다'. 답안을 제출하다

    You submit your responses (답안), not necessarily the correct ones (정답).

  • Writing '다반지' instead of '답안지'. 답안지

    The spelling requires the 'ㅂ' batchim from the Hanja 答.

  • Using '답안' for a text message reply. 답장

    답장 is for messages/letters; 답안 is for exams.

  • Using '에' as an object marker.

    답안 is the object of verbs like submit/write, so use '을'.

Tipps

The 'An' Connection

Associate 'An' (案) with 'document' or 'plan'. Just like in '제안' (proposal) or '안내' (guidance), it refers to something formal and structured.

Suffix Power

Always add '-지' (paper) when you are physically touching or handing over the sheet. It makes you sound more natural.

OMR Etiquette

In Korea, always use the specific '컴퓨터용 사인펜' (computer felt-tip pen) for OMR sheets, or your '답안' won't be read!

Polite Requests

If you need a new sheet, say '답안지 한 장 더 주세요' (Please give me one more answer sheet).

Clarity is King

In '서술형 답안' (essay answers), Korean graders value clear, logical structures over flowery language.

End-of-Test Cues

When you hear '답안지', it's usually followed by '제출' (submit) or '걷다' (collect). Get ready to stop writing!

Opposites Attract

Learn '문제지' (question paper) alongside '답안지' (answer sheet) to complete your exam vocabulary set.

Hanja Roots

Knowing 答 (Answer) and 案 (Document) helps you unlock dozens of other formal Korean words.

Don't confuse with 'Dap-jang'

Remember, 'Dap-jang' is for friends (texts); 'Dap-an' is for teachers (tests).

Label Your Stuff

Label your practice test papers as '답안지' to get used to the word.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'DAB' (the dance move) when you finish your 'AN' (Answer). You do a 'DAB' when you hand in your 'AN'swer sheet!

Visuelle Assoziation

Picture a student frantically filling in bubbles on a green OMR sheet. That sheet is the 'Daban'.

Word Web

시험 교실 연필 점수 선생님 공부 합격 불합격

Herausforderung

Try to write a sentence using '답안' and '제출하다' without looking at the examples. Then, try to explain the difference between '답안' and '정답' in Korean.

Wortherkunft

Derived from Sino-Korean (Hanja) roots. It has been used for centuries in the context of official civil service examinations (Gwageo).

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: A document or draft (案) containing an answer (答).

Sino-Korean (Hanja: 答案)

Kultureller Kontext

Be sensitive when discussing exam results with Korean students, as '답안' and the resulting grades are a high-pressure topic.

In English-speaking countries, we often just say 'the test' or 'the paper'. Koreans are much more specific about referring to the 'answer sheet' (답안지) vs the 'question paper' (문제지).

Sky Castle (Drama about exam pressure) Crash Course in Romance (Drama about Hagwons) The CSAT (National event)

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

School/University Exam

  • 답안지를 나눠주다
  • 답안을 제출하다
  • 답안을 작성하다
  • 이름을 적다

Standardized Testing (TOPIK)

  • OMR 답안지
  • 마킹하다
  • 수정 테이프
  • 감독관

Private Academy (Hagwon)

  • 모범 답안
  • 답지를 맞추다
  • 틀린 답안
  • 해설

Online Testing

  • 온라인 답안
  • 자동 저장
  • 제출 버튼
  • 입력

Administrative/Legal

  • 답안 유출
  • 채점 오류
  • 이의 신청
  • 재채점

Gesprächseinstiege

"어제 시험 답안지 제출했어?"

"모범 답안 봤는데 내 답이랑 너무 달라."

"답안 마킹할 때 실수하지 마."

"이번 시험 주관식 답안이 너무 어려웠지?"

"답안지에 이름 썼는지 다시 확인해 봐."

Tagebuch-Impulse

오늘 시험에서 답안을 작성할 때 느꼈던 기분에 대해 써보세요.

만약 당신이 선생님이라면 학생들의 답안을 어떻게 채점하고 싶나요?

답안을 밀려 써서 당황했던 경험이 있나요?

모범 답안이 항상 정답이라고 생각하나요?

한국의 답안지 문화와 당신 나라의 문화는 어떻게 다른가요?

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

답안 refers to the conceptual 'answer' or 'response' given in a formal setting, while 답안지 specifically refers to the physical piece of paper (지 means paper). In practice, they are often used interchangeably in classrooms.

No, for verbal answers, you should use '대답'. '답안' is strictly for written or formal documentation of answers.

It is common if you are a student or teacher. Otherwise, you would more likely use '답' or '대답' in non-academic life.

It means 'model answer'. It is an exemplary answer provided by teachers to show the perfect way to answer a question.

You say '답안지를 제출하다' (formal) or '답안지를 내다' (neutral/polite).

It is an Optical Mark Recognition sheet, where you fill in bubbles with a special marker. It is the standard for large-scale tests in Korea.

No, use '답장' for emails, letters, and text messages.

It is '답안을' because '답안' ends in a consonant (ㄴ).

It means you accidentally skipped a line or shifted your answers on a multiple-choice sheet, causing all subsequent answers to be in the wrong place.

Yes, it is used in any setting involving formal evaluation, such as professional certifications or legal exams.

Teste dich selbst 186 Fragen

writing

Translate: 'Please submit your answer sheet.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '답안지' (sheet) and '제출하다' (submit).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '답안지' (sheet) and '제출하다' (submit).

writing

Translate: 'I wrote my name on the answer sheet.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses location marker '에' and past tense '썼어요'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses location marker '에' and past tense '썼어요'.

writing

Translate: 'Don't look at other people's answer sheets.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '보지 마세요' (don't look).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '보지 마세요' (don't look).

writing

Translate: 'The model answer was very helpful.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '모범 답안' and '도움이 되다'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '모범 답안' and '도움이 되다'.

writing

Translate: 'I made a mistake on the answer sheet.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '실수' (mistake).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '실수' (mistake).

writing

Translate: 'The teacher is collecting the answer sheets.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '걷다' (to collect) in progressive form.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '걷다' (to collect) in progressive form.

writing

Translate: 'Check your answer sheet one more time.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '확인하다' (to check).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '확인하다' (to check).

writing

Translate: 'I need a new answer sheet.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '필요하다' (to need).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '필요하다' (to need).

writing

Translate: 'The exam was canceled due to an answer leak.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '유출' (leak) and '취소' (cancellation).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '유출' (leak) and '취소' (cancellation).

writing

Translate: 'Please write the essay answer clearly.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '서술형' and '명확하게'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '서술형' and '명확하게'.

writing

Write a sentence using '답안' and '채점'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

The professor is grading the students' answer sheets.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

The professor is grading the students' answer sheets.

writing

Write a sentence using '답안' and '밀려 쓰다'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

I ruined the exam because I shifted the answers.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

I ruined the exam because I shifted the answers.

writing

Translate: 'The answer sheet must be filled with a black pen.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '작성해야 합니다' (must write).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '작성해야 합니다' (must write).

writing

Translate: 'I forgot to write my student number on the answer sheet.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '잊어버리다' (to forget).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '잊어버리다' (to forget).

writing

Translate: 'Is this the final answer sheet?'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '최종' (final).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '최종' (final).

writing

Translate: 'The proctor checked the number of answer sheets.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '매수' (count).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '매수' (count).

writing

Translate: 'The student's answer sheet was very logical.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '논리적' (logical).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '논리적' (logical).

writing

Translate: 'Can I change my answer on the sheet?'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '고칠 수 있나요' (can I fix/change).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '고칠 수 있나요' (can I fix/change).

writing

Translate: 'There are three answer sheets in total.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '총' (total) and counter '장'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '총' (total) and counter '장'.

writing

Translate: 'The answers were automatically saved.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Uses '자동으로' (automatically).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Uses '자동으로' (automatically).

speaking

How do you say 'Please give me an answer sheet' politely?

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

A standard polite request.

speaking

How do you tell a student to hand in their paper?

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Standard classroom command.

speaking

How do you say 'I made a mistake on the answer sheet'?

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Simple past tense.

speaking

How do you ask 'Is this the model answer?'

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Using '이게' (this) and '모범 답안'.

speaking

How do you warn someone: 'Don't shift your answers'?

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Using '지 마세요' (don't).

speaking

How do you say 'I already submitted my answer sheet'?

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Using '벌써' (already).

speaking

How do you ask 'Can I use a pencil on the answer sheet?'

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Using '도 돼요' (is it okay to).

speaking

How do you say 'I forgot my student ID' regarding the sheet?

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Focuses on the task of writing the ID.

speaking

How do you say 'The answer sheet is blank'?

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

백지 means blank paper.

speaking

How do you ask 'Where should I put the answer sheet?'

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Using '어디에' and '둘까요' (shall I put).

speaking

Say: 'Please check your name on the answer sheet.'

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Imperative form.

speaking

Say: 'I need to fix my answer.'

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Using '야 해요' (must/need to).

speaking

Say: 'The teacher is grading the answer sheets.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Honorific progressive.

speaking

Say: 'This is a subjective answer.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Defining the type.

speaking

Say: 'I'll look at the model answer later.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Future tense.

speaking

Say: 'Don't damage the answer sheet.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Formal warning.

speaking

Say: 'I want to see my answer sheet again.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Using '고 싶어요'.

speaking

Say: 'The answer sheet has two pages.'

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Describing the length.

speaking

Say: 'Is there an error in the answer key?'

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Using '오류' (error).

speaking

Say: 'I didn't have time to finish the answer sheet.'

Read this aloud:

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

Past tense negative.

listening

Listen to the instruction: '답안지를 앞으로 전달해 주세요.' What should you do?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

앞으로 (to the front), 전달 (deliver/pass).

listening

The proctor says '답안 작성을 멈추세요'. What does it mean?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

멈추세요 means stop.

listening

Someone says '답안이 밀렸어'. How do they feel?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

It means they made a marking error.

listening

A teacher says '모범 답안은 게시판에 있습니다'. Where is the model answer?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

게시판 means bulletin board.

listening

Instruction: '답안지에 수성 사인펜을 사용하지 마세요'. What should you not use?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

수성 (water-based).

listening

'답안 제출은 10분 뒤에 마감됩니다'. When is the deadline?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

마감 (deadline/close).

listening

'답안지에 수정 테이프를 사용할 수 없습니다'. Can you use correction tape?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

사용할 수 없습니다 (cannot use).

listening

'이 답안은 누가 썼나요?'. What is the teacher asking?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

누가 (who).

listening

'답안지에 수험 번호를 기입했는지 확인하세요'. What should you check?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

기입 (enter/fill in).

listening

'답안지가 젖지 않게 조심하세요'. What should you avoid?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

젖다 (to get wet).

listening

'답안을 한 칸씩 밀려 썼어요'. What specific mistake was made?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

한 칸씩 (one space/row at a time).

listening

'주관식 답안은 뒷면에 작성하세요'. Where should subjective answers go?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

뒷면 (back side).

listening

'답안지 매수를 세어 보세요'. What should you count?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

세다 (to count).

listening

'답안 유출 방지를 위해 보안을 강화했습니다'. Why was security strengthened?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

방지 (prevention), 보안 (security).

listening

'답안 채점 결과는 다음 주에 나옵니다'. When will the results be out?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

다음 주 (next week).

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