Say: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฃ๏ธ
say
[ seษช ]
communication
To speak or utter words to convey information, an opinion, a feeling, etc.; to express oneself verbally.
Synonyms
declare, express, speak, state, tell.
Examples of usage
- He said that he would come to the party.
- She said that she was feeling unwell.
- What did you say to her?
- I can't hear what you're saying.
- He said goodbye and left.
quote
To repeat words or a message that someone else has spoken or written.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She said, 'I'll be there at 5 o'clock.'
- He said that he loved her.
- The teacher said to study for the test.
Translations
Translations of the word "say" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dizer
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคนเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช sagen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengatakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะทะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ powiedzieฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่จใ๏ผใใ๏ผ
๐ซ๐ท dire
๐ช๐ธ decir
๐น๐ท demek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋งํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู
๐จ๐ฟ ลรญct
๐ธ๐ฐ povedaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏด (shuล)
๐ธ๐ฎ reฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ segja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฅแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ demษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ decir
Etymology
The word 'say' has Old English roots and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word 'sagjanan'. It has been a fundamental part of human communication for centuries, evolving in meaning and usage over time. From expressing thoughts and emotions to quoting others, 'say' remains a versatile and essential word in the English language.