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How do you say "to answer (the phone)" in Korean?
받다
batda
In Korean, "to answer (the phone)" is 받다.
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Pronunciation
Bat-duh. One syllable like 'bat' then duh. Sharp and direct.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 받-다. Simple structure, also means to receive generally.
Example sentence
전화를 받았어요.
I answered the phone.
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How to remember 받다
Batda sounds like catching something, which is what you do when answering.
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Questions about 받다
How do you say "to answer (the phone)" in Korean?
In Korean, "to answer (the phone)" is 받다. It is a noun.
How is 받다 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 받-다. Simple structure, also means to receive generally.
How is 받다 used in a sentence?
Use 받다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 전화를 받았어요. (I answered the phone.).
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