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Translation

to say, to tell

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Word origin

From Old High German sagēn, from the same Germanic root as English say.

Origin
Old High German
Root
sagēn
English cognates
say

Grammar

Verb typeweak, regular, perfect with haben

Examples

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What did you just say?

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Please tell me the truth.

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They say the weather is going to improve.

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sagen: worksheet, infographic and listicle

Free printable study downloads for the German word "sagen" (to say, to tell): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 11: sagen, bei, also and 11 more words.