say
gb/sˈeɪ/ us/sˈeɪ/
A1
Engels
~ 100
mond, idéz, véleményt mond, javasol, mit szól valamihez, mondjuk, például, tegyük fel, beleszólás, szava van valamiben
WERKWOORD
A1
1
mond
A1
Gebruikspatroon:
to say [something]
She said she would be late.
Azt mondta, hogy késni fog.
Please say your name clearly.
Kérem, mondja ki érthetően a nevét.
He said he was tired after work.
I can't believe you said that to her.
They said nothing during the meeting.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
She said hello to me.
Odaköszönt nekem.
Please say your name.
Kérem, mondja meg a nevét.
He said he is happy.
I said thank you.
They said yes.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'say' with 'tell'. 'Say' focuses on the words spoken, while 'tell' usually includes the listener ('tell someone something').
Betekenis
Speak words aloud
Woordcombinaties
say something
|say nothing
|say hello
|say goodbye
|say yes
Synoniemen
speak (More general; can refer to the act of talking in general, not just uttering specific words.)
Antoniemen
listen (Opposite in the sense of receiving spoken words rather than producing them.)
Thema's
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To speak words so someone can hear them.
To produce words or sounds with the voice, especially to express information, ideas, or feelings.
WERKWOORD
A2
2
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] said (that) [clause]
He said that he was leaving early.
Azt mondta, hogy korán elmegy.
They said it would rain today.
Azt mondták, hogy ma esni fog.
She said to call her later.
The report says the company is growing.
My friend said he couldn't come.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He said he is busy.
Azt mondta, hogy elfoglalt.
She said to wait here.
Azt mondta, hogy várjunk itt.
They said it will rain.
My teacher said I did well.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners often forget to use 'that' after 'said' in reported speech, although it is optional in English.
Betekenis
Report someone's words
Woordcombinaties
said that
|said to me
|said it was
Synoniemen
state (Slightly more formal; focuses on the act of expressing information clearly.)
Thema's
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To tell someone what another person said.
To repeat or report the exact or approximate words spoken by someone else.
WERKWOORD
B1
3
Gebruikspatroon:
I say [clause]
I say we leave now before traffic gets bad.
Azt javaslom, induljunk el most, mielőtt túl nagy lesz a forgalom.
What do you say to trying that new restaurant?
Mit szólnál hozzá, ha kipróbálnánk azt az új éttermet?
I'd say she's about 30 years old.
Some say it's the best movie ever made.
I wouldn't say no to some coffee.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I say we start now.
Azt javaslom, kezdjük el most.
What do you say to pizza?
Mit szólsz a pizzához?
I would say she is nice.
Betekenis
Give an opinion or suggestion
Woordcombinaties
say we go
|say yes to
|say no to
Synoniemen
suggest (Focuses on proposing an idea rather than simply stating it.)
Thema's
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To tell people what you think or suggest.
To express a personal opinion, judgment, or suggestion verbally.
WERKWOORD
B2
4
Gebruikspatroon:
say [example]
You could, say, try calling her tomorrow.
Megpróbálhatnád mondjuk holnap felhívni.
Let's say you win the lottery—what would you do?
Tegyük fel, hogy nyersz a lottón – mit tennél?
Take, say, a small business trying to grow.
Say you were late—how would you explain it?
He might, say, move abroad next year.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Say you have no money—what will you do?
Tegyük fel, hogy nincs pénzed – mit fogsz tenni?
Let's say you are sick—stay home.
Tegyük fel, hogy beteg vagy – maradj otthon.
You could, say, take a bus.
Betekenis
Use as an example
Woordcombinaties
say for example
|let's say
Synoniemen
suppose (Often used interchangeably in hypothetical examples, but 'suppose' can be more formal in some contexts.)
Thema's
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To use something as an example when talking.
To introduce an example, possibility, or hypothetical situation in speech or writing.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
5
We all had a say in choosing the new manager.
Mindannyiunknak volt beleszólása az új vezető kiválasztásába.
Parents should have a say in their children's education.
A szülőknek legyen beleszólásuk a gyerekeik oktatásába.
He wants more of a say at work.
The committee gave students a say in the changes.
They had no say in the matter.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I have a say in this plan.
Van beleszólásom ebbe a tervbe.
She has a say in the choice.
Van beleszólása a döntésbe.
We want a say in rules.
Betekenis
Chance to give opinion or decision
Woordcombinaties
have a say
|give someone a say
Synoniemen
voice ('Voice' in this sense also refers to expressing opinions but is slightly more figurative.)
Antoniemen
silence (Lack of opportunity or refusal to express an opinion.)
Thema's
communication
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
The chance to give your opinion or help decide something.
An opportunity or right to influence a decision or express an opinion about something.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
say
IPA
GB/sˈeɪ/
US/sˈeɪ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
say (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (say)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: say
- Plural: say
Verb
- Base: say
- 3rd Person Singular: says
- Present Participle: saying
- Past: said
- Past Participle: said
Woordfamilie
Forms
says
verb
saying
verb
said
verb
Related words
say-so
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unsaid
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
hearsay
noun C1
Highlights
- Irregular past: said Verb
- Irregular past participle: said Verb
Uitdrukkingen
'Say cheese'
1/sˈeɪ t͡ʃˈiz/
fixed phrase
informal
'Smile for the camera' prompt word with 'ee' sound
'Say cheese' is what people tell others before taking a photo so they smile naturally.
Voorbeelden
- The photographer told us all to say cheese.
- Say cheese! I'm taking the picture now.
have a say in something
1/hˈæv ə sˈeɪ ˈɪn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Participate in making a decision about something specific
To be able to give your opinion when something is decided.
Voorbeelden
- Teachers should have a say in school policy changes.
- Do we get to have a say in what happens?
have one's say
1/hˈæv wˈʌnz sˈeɪ/
idiom
Express one's opinion fully
To speak and give your opinion before the discussion ends.
Voorbeelden
- Everyone will have their say before we vote.
- She insisted on having her say about the plan.
let's say
1/lˈɛts sˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
Introduce a hypothetical example
Use this when giving an example that may not be real.
Voorbeelden
- Let's say you have $100—how would you spend it?
- Let's say we meet at 7 p.m. instead.
say no more
1/sˈeɪ nˈoʊ mˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
No more explanation needed
Used when you understand and agree without needing more details.
Voorbeelden
- "It's a secret." "Say no more."
- "I need a break." "Say no more—let's go for coffee."