This is the 790th most frequent Armenian word.
պատասխանեց
"Պատասխանեց" means "answered" in English.
In this sentence, 'պատասխանեց' ('answered') is used to indicate a direct verbal response to a question, demonstrating the straightforward action of responding.
Նա պատասխանեց ուսուցչի հարցին հստակ և վճռականորեն։
He answered the teacher's question clearly and decisively.
In this context, the negated form 'չպատասխանեց' ('did not answer') conveys the withholding of a verbal response, showing how the verb reflects both the action and inaction regarding communication.
Հարցին չպատասխանեց, բայց ժպտաց։
He did not answer the question but smiled.
Here, 'պատասխանեց' ('answered') is used to describe the act of reacting to the ringing of a phone, highlighting its application in immediate responses involving communication devices.