What does 답이 있어 mean?
답이 있어 means "There is a correct answer." in Korean.
How it works here
‘답이’ and ‘있어’ combine to say that a solution actually exists rather than the problem having no answer.
Key expression
답이 있다
To say that an answer or solution to a problem exists
‘답이 있어’ is a basic, natural expression meaning that an answer exists and that the problem can be solved. It is more casual than ‘해답이 있다’ and broader than ‘정답이 있다’.
When it's used
Use this for a quiz, math problem, puzzle, or riddle when saying that a definite answer exists.
The line
야, 야, 문제에 답이 있어
Hey, hey, there’s an answer to the problem.
This is said while looking at a workbook or quiz and pointing out that the answer can be found.
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More examples
이 퍼즐은 답이 있어.
There’s an answer to this puzzle.
이 질문에는 분명 답이 있어.
There’s definitely an answer to this question.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
답이 있어
야, 야, 문제에 답이 있어
Hey, hey, there’s an answer to the problem.
- You check whether there is an answer while looking at a problem.
- You and your friend set a new time and place to meet again.
- You ask a friend whether the photo you took came out well.
Show the answer
You check whether there is an answer while looking at a problem.
To say that an answer or solution to a problem exists. ‘답이 있어’ is a basic, natural expression meaning that an answer exists and that the problem can be solved. It is more casual than ‘해답이 있다’ and broader than ‘정답이 있다’.
Other words in this line
- 야
- Hey
- 문제
- Problem; question
- 답
- Answer
- 있다
- To exist; to have
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