VERB
besagen/bəˈzaːɡn̩/to state; to mean; to signify
besagen is a German verb that means to state, to mean, or to signify. It is pronounced /bəˈzaːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "besagte" and the past participle is "besagt".
Definitions
1.to state or say (about the content of official documents, theories, etc.)(report; formal, often documents or theories)
a.to convey in words; to say (in the sense of reporting something)
Der Vertrag besagt, dass beide Parteien zustimmen müssen.—The contract states that both parties must agree.
2.to signify or mean (what is expressed by a law, rule, etc.)(meaning; formal)
a.to express a certain content or meaning
Was besagt dieses Gesetz?—What does this law mean?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | besagen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | — |
| Present (du) | — |
| Present (er/sie/es) | besagt |
| Preterite (ich) | besagte |
| Participle II | besagt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | besagte |
| Imperative (singular) | — |
| Imperative (plural) | — |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "besagen" mean in English?
- "besagen" means to state, to mean, or to signify. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "besagen"?
- "besagen" is pronounced /bəˈzaːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "besagen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "besagen" is "besagt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "besagen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "besagen" becomes "besagte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "besagen"?
- "besagen" is a verb in German.
