Antwort

Antwort is a feminine German noun meaning a reply or response to a question, statement, or situation. It denotes what is said or written in return and is used in everyday language as well as formal writing. The plural form is Antworten. The related verb is antworten ("to answer" or "to reply"), while beantworten means "to answer (a question, request, etc.)" and is used when a direct object is involved. Typical phrases include eine Antwort geben, auf eine Frage antworten, and eine Antwort finden.

Etymology: Die Antwort is derived from the verb antworten, with historical forms such as antworde in Old High German and Middle High German; the word likely combines the prefix an- with wort ("word"), reflecting a spoken word returned in reply.

Usage notes: In phrases, "auf eine Frage antworten" uses the preposition "auf" with the verb antworten; "eine Frage beantworten" uses beantworten with the question as direct object. Beantwortung refers to the act of answering rather than the concrete reply, while Antwortzeit denotes response time and Antwortbogen an answer sheet. In journalism and formal contexts, the term can designate an official or prepared reply by a person or institution.

Translations and related terms: In English, "answer" or "response"; in French, "réponse"; in Spanish, "respuesta." Related German terms include Beantwortung (the act of answering) and Rückmeldung (feedback). The concept of an Antwort spans everyday conversation and technical, legal, or media contexts.