Turkish · Common Verbs
Cevaplamak
To answer / To reply
Beginnerverb
Definition
To respond to a question.
Example
Soruyu cevapla.
Answer the question.
Etymology
'Cevaplamak' derives from the Arabic 'جواب' (jawāb), meaning 'answer'. This adoption illustrates the linguistic exchange between Turkish and Arabic.
How & Where It’s Used
'Cevaplamak' is used in written and spoken contexts, relevant in both formal settings like academia and informal conversations.