Translation of "answer back" into German

widersprechen, entgegnen, erwidern are the top translations of "answer back" into German.

answer back verb grammar

(idiomatic) To reply impertinently; to talk back. [..]

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  • widersprechen

    verb v

    When the SS bullied and insulted, you had to keep your mouth shut and never answer back.

    Wenn die SS-Leute sie schikanierten und beleidigten, mußten sie still sein und durften nicht widersprechen.

  • entgegnen

    verb v

    + 6 And they were not able to answer back on these things.

    + 6 Und sie vermochten nicht, ihm darauf etwas zu entgegnen.

  • erwidern

    verb v
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