verb
besagen
state
Es drückt aus, was etwas bedeutet oder als Inhalt hat.
The German word "besagen" is a verb meaning "to state", "to specify", or "to mean". It's made up of the root word "sagen", which means "to say", and the prefix "be-", which often serves to intensify or modify the verb.
Similar words include:
- "aussagen" (to assert, to testify)
- "mitteilen" (to communicate, to inform)
- "erklären" (to explain)
Difference:
- "Besagen" specifically relates to what something (like a statement, text, or sign) means or explicitly communicates.
- "Aussagen" can imply a broader assertion or testimony.
- "Mitteilen" focuses more on the act of conveying information.
- "Erklären" implies giving an explanation or making something clear, often with additional detail.
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Examples
Die Regeln besagen, dass man keine Tiere im Park füttern darf.verb
The rules state that no animals may be fed in the park.
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