say

US /seɪ/
UK /seɪ/
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1.

sagen, aussprechen

utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, or a feeling; express in words

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He didn't say anything.
Er sagte nichts.
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What did you say?
Was sagtest du?
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speakutterexpressstatedeclare
2.

bedeuten, besagen

have a particular meaning or message

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What does this paragraph say?
Was sagt dieser Absatz aus?
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The sign says 'No Parking'.
Das Schild sagt 'Parken verboten'.
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meanindicateshowimplysuggest
1.

Mitspracherecht, Meinung

an opportunity to state one's opinion or to influence a decision

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Everyone should have their say in the matter.
Jeder sollte seine Meinung in der Angelegenheit äußern dürfen.
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She had no say in the decision.
Sie hatte kein Mitspracherecht bei der Entscheidung.
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voiceinputopinioninfluencecontrol
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