C1 verb Formal to semi-formal.

respondere

/ʁesˈpɔnɛʁə/

Exemples

1

Jeg skal respondere på din e-mail så hurtigt som muligt.

I need to respond to your email as soon as possible.

2

Hun valgte ikke at respondere på provokationen.

She chose not to respond to the provocation.

3

Hvordan vil du respondere på kritikken?

How will you respond to the criticism?

4

Det er vigtigt at respondere klart og præcist.

It is important to respond clearly and precisely.

5

Lærerne skal respondere på elevernes spørgsmål.

The teachers must respond to the students' questions.

Collocations courantes

respondere på en henvendelse (respond to an inquiry)
respondere skriftligt (respond in writing)
respondere hurtigt (respond quickly)

How to Use It

Notes d'usage

While 'respondere' is a valid and understood word, 'svare' is much more frequently used in everyday Danish for simply 'to answer' or 'to reply'. Use 'respondere' when you want to convey a slightly more formal or deliberate tone, often in written communication or formal settings.

Erreurs courantes

Overusing 'respondere' instead of the more common 'svare' in casual conversation.
Confusing it with the English 'respond' in terms of formality; 'respondere' is a bit more formal than the English 'respond'.

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Origine du mot

From Latin 'respondere', meaning 'to answer, respond'. It entered Danish via German or French.

Contexte culturel

Danish communication tends to be direct but can also be polite. Using 'respondere' might be seen as slightly more formal, suitable for professional or official interactions where precision is valued.

Astuce mémo

Think of the English word 'respond'. The 're-' prefix and the 'spond' part are very similar.

Questions fréquentes

3 questions

'Respondere' is generally considered a more formal word than 'svare'. While 'svare' can be used in most contexts, 'respondere' often implies a more considered or official reply.

Not typically. 'Respondere' implies an active, conscious act of replying. For inanimate objects, you might use words like 'reagere' (to react) or 'udvise' (to show) a certain property.

Both mean 'to answer' or 'to reply'. 'Svare' is the more common and general term for answering any question or communication. 'Respondere' often carries a nuance of a more deliberate, formal, or official answer, sometimes to a complex issue or a formal inquiry.

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