Meaning
To provide a response to a question.
Cultural Background
In North India, 'जवाब देना' is the standard term. Using 'उत्तर' might sound slightly academic or literary. In professional settings, 'जवाब देना' is used for accountability, often in meetings. Answering back to elders is often called 'जवाब देना' and is frowned upon.
Use 'dena'
Always remember that 'jawab' needs 'dena', not 'karna'.
Tone check
Be careful with your tone; 'jawab dena' can sound like 'talking back' to elders.
Meaning
To provide a response to a question.
Use 'dena'
Always remember that 'jawab' needs 'dena', not 'karna'.
Tone check
Be careful with your tone; 'jawab dena' can sound like 'talking back' to elders.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'जवाब देना'.
उसने मेरे ईमेल का _____।
Past tense requires 'जवाब दिया'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best option.
Present tense uses 'देता हूँ'.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesउसने मेरे ईमेल का _____।
Past tense requires 'जवाब दिया'.
Choose the best option.
Present tense uses 'देता हूँ'.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsIt is neutral. It works in both casual and formal settings.
Yes, 'uttar' is a perfect synonym, just slightly more formal.
Because it is a transitive verb in the past tense.
Only if your tone is aggressive.
No, use 'hal karna' for solving math.
The opposite is 'सवाल पूछना' (to ask a question).
Related Phrases
उत्तर देना
synonymTo answer
मुँह तोड़ जवाब
specialized formA sharp reply
सवाल पूछना
contrastTo ask a question
