erwidern
/ɛɐ̯ˈviːdɐn/
verb
B2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- erwidert
- past
- erwiderte
- perfect
- hat erwidert
Meaning
-
to reply, to retort
Similar words
Beantworten is to answer a specific question or letter; erwidern is to reply or retort, often with a sense of pushing back.
Practice
1 What does erwidern mean?
to reply, to retort
2 Fill the gap: „Nein“, ___ sie kühl.
Full sentence: „Nein“, erwiderte sie kühl. ("No," she retorted coolly.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches erwidern?
erwidern: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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