Let me say Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈmi/ /ˈseɪ
LET-mee-SAY
lˈɛt/ /mˈiː/ /sˈeɪ
let-MEE-SAY
Definition
A polite or gentle way to introduce your opinion or a comment before actually saying it. Often used to get attention or soften what you are going to say.
Usage & Nuances
Generally formal or neutral, often used in discussions, meetings, or debates to signal your turn to speak or to add emphasis. Sometimes used to soften criticism or disagreement. Similar structure: 'let me add', 'let me be clear'.
Spanish: déjame decir - permíteme decirPortuguese (BR): deixe-me dizerPortuguese (PT): deixa-me dizerChinese (Simplified): 让我说Chinese (Traditional): 讓我說Hindi: मुझे कहने देंArabic: دعني أقولBengali: আমাকে বলতে দিন - আমার বলতে দিনRussian: позвольте сказать - позвольте мне сказатьJapanese: 言わせてください - お伝えさせてくださいVietnamese: cho tôi nói - để tôi nóiKorean: 말씀드리자면 - 제가 말씀드리자면Turkish: şunu söyleyeyim - izin verirseniz söyleyeyimUrdu: مجھے کہنے دیں - میں یہ کہنا چاہتا ہوںIndonesian: izinkan saya mengatakan - biarkan saya berkata
Example Sentences
Before I answer, let me say thank you for your question.
basic
Let me say, that's not exactly what I meant.
natural
If I may, let me say it's been a real pleasure working with you.
natural
Let me say something before we start the meeting.
basic
Let me say I am very proud of you all.
basic
Just to be clear, let me say I support your decision 100%.
natural