to say
01
säga, tala
to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling
Transitive: to say that
Exempel
She says she enjoys reading books in her free time.
Hon säger att hon tycker om att läsa böcker på sin fritid.
1.1
säga, påstå
used to talk about something that is reported or people believe is true
Exempel
The movie is said to be a blockbuster hit, with record-breaking ticket sales.
Det sägs att filmen är en blockbusterhit, med rekordförsäljning av biljetter.
1.2
ange, specificera
(of a text or visual representation) to provide specific information or directions
Transitive: to say a piece of information | to say to do sth | to say that
Exempel
The map says we need to turn left at the next intersection.
Kartan säger att vi behöver svänga vänster vid nästa korsning.
1.3
uttrycka, kommunicera
to convey information, thoughts, or feelings indirectly, such as by gestures or expressions
Transitive: to say sth | to say that
Exempel
The way she bit her lip said that she was holding back tears.
Sättet hon bet på läppen sade att hon höll tillbaka tårar.
1.4
säga, läsa
to utter the words or phrases of a prayer, speech, etc., particularly one learned earlier
Transitive: to say predetermined words
Exempel
She said the Pledge of Allegiance during the morning assembly.
Hon läste Trohetseden under morgonsamlingen.
1.5
visa, ange
(of a watch or clock) to show a particular time
Transitive: to say a time
Exempel
The digital clock says five minutes past nine at night.
Den digitala klockan visar fem minuter över nio på kvällen.
02
säga, uttrycka
to express one's point of view or opinion on something
Transitive: to say that
Exempel
What do you say we take a break and grab some coffee?
Vad säger du om att vi tar en paus och hämtar lite kaffe?
03
låt oss säga, anta att
to suggest an example or assume something to be the case
Transitive: to say that | to say sth
Exempel
You could complete a marathon in, let 's say, four hours of running.
Du skulle kunna slutföra ett maraton på, låt oss säga, fyra timmars löpning.
Say
01
röst, yttranderätt
the right or chance to give an opinion about something
Exempel
The community meeting was held to give residents a say in the development plans for the new park.
Gemenskapsmötet hölls för att ge invånarna en säg i utvecklingsplanerna för den nya parken.
say
01
used to draw attention to a remark or comment
Dialect
American
AmericanExempel
Say, have you met the new neighbor?
Lexikalt Träd
said
saying
unsay
say
