Translation of German word "sagen" to English
sagen
/zaːɡən/
Meaning
VerbTo pronounce.
How to use
The weak verb sagen ('to say / tell') conjugates regularly: ich sage, du sagst, er sagt, hat gesagt. It takes a dative for the person addressed and an accusative for the statement (Ich sage es dir — I say it to you).
🇬🇧 English
to say
Example
Bitte sagen Sie Ihren Namen langsam und deutlich.
Please say your name slowly and clearly.
Martha, würdest du den Treueschwur sagen?
Martha, would you say the Pledge of Allegiance?
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Common phrases
- Wie sagt man das auf Deutsch?— How do you say that in German?
- Es hat nichts zu sagen.— It doesn't mean anything / it doesn't matter (idiom)
- Sag mal,— Tell me, / Say,
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/sagt ...
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #164 in German
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "sagen"?▼
The German word "sagen" is defined as: "To pronounce."
What does the German word "sagen" mean?▼
The German word "sagen" means "to say" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "sagen"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich sage dir, dass ich müde bin." (which translates as "Please say your name slowly and clearly.").
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