sagen

Meaning and Usage

"Sagen" means "to say" or "to tell" in German and is used to express communication through spoken words.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "sagen" doesn't have any prefixes or suffixes. It comes from the Old High German word "sagen."

Comparisons between German and English

The English equivalent of "sagen" is "to say" or "to tell." Both words share a common Germanic origin and have similar usage and meaning.

Cultural Context

"Sagen" is a basic verb in communication, fundamental for expressing thoughts, relayed information, narratives, or instructions in various social and formal settings.

Example Sentences

1. Was hast du gesagt? (What did you say?)
2. Er möchte uns etwas Wichtiges sagen. (He wants to tell us something important.)

Memory Tips

Think of "sagen" as similar to "say" in English with the same meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

Synonyms: erzählen (to narrate), mitteilen (to communicate) Antonyms: schweigen (to be silent), verschweigen (to conceal)

Conjugation (for verbs)

Ich sage (I say) Du sagst (You say) Er/sie/es sagt (He/she/it says) Wir sagen (We say) Ihr sagt (You (plural) say) Sie sagen (They say)