Say to Meaning in English
expression
ˈseɪ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
SAY-too, SAY-tuh, SAY-tih
sˈeɪ/ /tˈuː
SAY-too
Definition
To speak words directly to someone; to address a person with your words.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to highlight the listener, as in 'say to someone.' Do not confuse with 'tell,' which usually requires a direct object ('tell someone'). 'Say' can only take an object with 'to'.
Spanish: decir aPortuguese (BR): dizer paraPortuguese (PT): dizer aChinese (Simplified): 对……说Chinese (Traditional): 對……說Hindi: से कहनाArabic: يقول لِـBengali: বলুন - বলো (কাউকে)Russian: сказать (кому-то) - говорить (кому-то)Japanese: 〜に言うVietnamese: nói vớiKorean: ~에게 말하다Turkish: söylemek (birisine)Urdu: کہنا (کسی سے)Indonesian: mengatakan kepada - berkata kepada
Example Sentences
She said to her friend, "Let's go!"
basic
I say to my teacher, "Thank you."
basic
Please say to your brother that dinner is ready.
basic
Why did you say to Lisa that I was late?
natural
He never says to anyone when he's upset—he just stays quiet.
natural
If you have a problem, just say to me what's going on.
natural