Said Meaning in English
word · lemma: say
/ˈsɛd/
SED
/sˈɛd/
SED
Definition
The past simple and past participle form of 'say', used to report what someone spoke or expressed.
Usage & Nuances
Very common verb form, often used in reported speech. Usually followed by a clause or indirect statement. Not to be confused with 'told', which requires an object (someone).
Spanish: dijo - dichoPortuguese (BR): disse - ditoPortuguese (PT): disse - ditoChinese (Simplified): 说了Chinese (Traditional): 說了Hindi: कहाArabic: قالBengali: বলে ছিল - বলেছিলRussian: сказал - сказала - сказалиJapanese: 言ったVietnamese: đã nóiKorean: 말했다Turkish: dediUrdu: کہاIndonesian: mengatakan - berkata
Example Sentences
She said hello to me.
basic
He said that he was tired.
basic
They said it was a good movie.
basic
What did you say again?
natural
She said she would come later.
natural
I never said that!
natural