VERB
sagen/ˈzaːʶxtə/to say; to tell; to state
sagen is a German verb that means to say, to tell, or to state. It is pronounced /ˈzaːʶxtə/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sagte" and the past participle is "gesagt".
Definitions
1.to express something in words; to say(speech/communication)
a.to articulate thoughts, opinions, information, or questions
Sie sagt, dass sie morgen kommt.—She says that she is coming tomorrow.
2.to tell someone to do something(request/command)
a.to instruct, ask, or command
Bitte sag ihm, er soll pünktlich sein.—Please tell him to be on time.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | sagen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sage |
| Present (du) | sagst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | sagt |
| Preterite (ich) | sagte |
| Participle II | gesagt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | sagte |
| Imperative (singular) | sag |
| Imperative (plural) | sagt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sagen" mean in English?
- "sagen" means to say, to tell, or to state. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sagen"?
- "sagen" is pronounced /ˈzaːʶxtə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "sagen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "sagen" is "gesagt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "sagen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "sagen" becomes "sagte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "sagen"?
- "sagen" is a verb in German.
