verb

sagen

tell · say

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The German word "sagen" means "to say" or "to tell." It is similar to the English word "say" and the Dutch word "zeggen." Related words with the same origin include "Gesag" (authority) and "besagen" (to signify).

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Examples

Ich sage dir die Wahrheit.verb

I am telling you the truth.

Sie sagt ihm die Wahrheit.verb

She tells him the truth.

Er sagt nichts.verb

He is not saying anything.

Kannst du das bitte nochmal sagen?verb

Can you please say that again?

Kinder sagen immer etwas Lustiges.verb

Children always say something funny.

Wir sagen etwas Nettes.verb

We say something nice.

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