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Sagen is a German verb that means 'to say' or 'to tell'. It is used to express communication of information, thoughts, feelings, and opinions through speech or writing.
verb
Meaning: to say
Ich sage dir die Wahrheit.
I am telling you the truth.
Meaning: to mean
Was sagst du damit?
What do you mean by that?
Meaning: to tell
Kannst du mir sagen, wie spät es ist?
Can you tell me what time it is?
Meaning: to speak
Er sagt fließend Deutsch.
He speaks fluent German.
Meaning: to announce
Der Präsident wird eine Pressekonferenz abhalten und seine Entscheidung verkünden.
The president will hold a press conference and announce his decision.
A1: Ich sage Hallo.
I say hello.
A1: Sie sagt, dass sie müde ist.
She says that she is tired.
A2: Wir haben gesagt, dass wir später kommen werden.
We said that we will come later.
B1: Er sagte gestern, dass er heute nicht arbeiten würde.
He said yesterday that he wouldn't work today.
B2: Ich habe ihm gesagt, dass er vorsichtig sein soll.
I told him to be careful.
B2: Als ich ihn traf, sagte er mir, dass er bald umziehen würde.
When I met him, he told me that he would move soon.
C1: Hätte ich gewusst, dass es so schwierig wird, hätte ich es nie gesagt.
If I had known it would be so difficult, I would have never said it.
C2: Nachdem ich ihr alles gesagt hatte, war ich erleichtert.
After I had told her everything, I felt relieved.
C2: Wenn du das sagst, muss es wahr sein.
If you say so, it must be true.
Sagen is one of the most commonly used verbs in the German language. It is an essential part of everyday communication and is used in a wide range of contexts, from casual conversations with friends and family to formal business meetings and presentations.
The verb sagen can be used in various tenses, including present, past, and future. For example, 'Ich sage' means 'I say', 'Du sagtest' means 'You said', and 'Er wird sagen' means 'He will say'. The verb can also be conjugated based on the subject pronoun, making it a versatile tool for expressing different ideas and messages.
In addition to its basic meaning of conveying information through speech or writing, sagen can also be used in idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs. For instance, 'etwas zu sagen haben' means 'to have something to say', while 'sich etwas sagen lassen' means 'to take advice'. Learning these expressions can help learners of German become more fluent and confident in their use of the language.