say
gb/sˈeɪ/ us/sˈeɪ/
A1
Angielski
~ 100
mond, idéz, véleményt mond, javasol, mit szól valamihez, mondjuk, például, tegyük fel, beleszólás, szava van valamiben
CZASOWNIK
A1
1
mond
A1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'say' with 'tell'. 'Say' focuses on the words spoken, while 'tell' usually includes the listener ('tell someone something').
Znaczenie
Speak words aloud
Kolokacje
say something
|say nothing
|say hello
|say goodbye
|say yes
Synonimy
speak (More general; can refer to the act of talking in general, not just uttering specific words.)
Antonimy
listen (Opposite in the sense of receiving spoken words rather than producing them.)
Tematy
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To speak words so someone can hear them.
To produce words or sounds with the voice, especially to express information, ideas, or feelings.
CZASOWNIK
A2
2
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners often forget to use 'that' after 'said' in reported speech, although it is optional in English.
Znaczenie
Report someone's words
Kolokacje
said that
|said to me
|said it was
Synonimy
state (Slightly more formal; focuses on the act of expressing information clearly.)
Tematy
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To tell someone what another person said.
To repeat or report the exact or approximate words spoken by someone else.
CZASOWNIK
B1
3
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
Give an opinion or suggestion
Kolokacje
say we go
|say yes to
|say no to
Synonimy
suggest (Focuses on proposing an idea rather than simply stating it.)
Tematy
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To tell people what you think or suggest.
To express a personal opinion, judgment, or suggestion verbally.
CZASOWNIK
B2
4
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
Use as an example
Kolokacje
say for example
|let's say
Synonimy
suppose (Often used interchangeably in hypothetical examples, but 'suppose' can be more formal in some contexts.)
Tematy
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To use something as an example when talking.
To introduce an example, possibility, or hypothetical situation in speech or writing.
RZECZOWNIK
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
Chance to give opinion or decision
Kolokacje
have a say
|give someone a say
Synonimy
voice ('Voice' in this sense also refers to expressing opinions but is slightly more figurative.)
Antonimy
silence (Lack of opportunity or refusal to express an opinion.)
Tematy
communication
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The chance to give your opinion or help decide something.
An opportunity or right to influence a decision or express an opinion about something.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
say
IPA
GB/sˈeɪ/
US/sˈeɪ/
Sylaby i akcent
say (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (say)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: say
- Plural: say
Verb
- Base: say
- 3rd Person Singular: says
- Present Participle: saying
- Past: said
- Past Participle: said
Rodzina wyrazów
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
Najważniejsze informacje
- Irregular past: said Verb
- Irregular past participle: said Verb
Wyrażenia
'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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- "It's a secret." "Say no more."
- "I need a break." "Say no more—let's go for coffee."