ˈzaːɡn̩

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Translation

to say, to tell

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

Examples

gerade ?

What did you just say?

Wahrheit.

Please tell me the truth.

, Wetter besser.

They say the weather is going to improve.

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This word is part of lesson 2.