답하지

This is the 12422nd most frequent Korean word.


답하지

"답하지" means "respond" or "answer."


Here, '답하지' functions as a verb indicating the action of responding to or answering a question.

나는 왜 아무도 내 질문에 답하지 않는지 궁금해.

I wonder why no one answers my question.


In this sentence, '답하지' again serves as a verb meaning to answer, but it's used in a negative construction.

비록 아무도 답하지 않았지만 나는 기다렸다.

Even though no one answered, I waited.


'답하지' is utilized as part of a prediction of future action, aligned with its verb usage.

그가 그 문제를 끝내 답하지 않을 거라고 생각해.

I think he will ultimately not answer that question.