Say cheese Meaning in English
expression
ˈseɪ/ /ˈtʃiz
SAY CHEEZ
sˈeɪ/ /tʃˈiːz
SAY CHEEZ
Definition
People tell others to "say cheese" when taking their photo, so they smile naturally for the picture.
Usage & Nuances
"Say cheese" is playful and informal, used almost only when taking photos, especially with children. In other languages, different words (related to smiling) are often used.
Spanish: di quesoPortuguese (BR): diga xisPortuguese (PT): diga queijoChinese (Simplified): 茄子（拍照时说的话）Chinese (Traditional): 茄子（拍照時說的話）Hindi: चीज़ बोलोArabic: قل جبنةBengali: চীজ বলুন - হাসুন (ছবি তোলার সময়)Russian: Скажите "сыр" - Улыбнитесь (на фото)Japanese: 「チーズ」と言ってVietnamese: cười lên nào - nói 'cheese'Korean: 치즈~라고 하세요Turkish: Peynir de - GülümseUrdu: چیز کہیں - مسکرائیں (تصویر کے وقت)Indonesian: cười lên nào - nói 'cheese'
Example Sentences
The photographer told us to say cheese.
basic
Before she took the picture, she said, "Say cheese!"
basic
Children always smile when you tell them to say cheese.
basic
Let's all gather for a group photo—ready? Say cheese!
natural
Whenever someone points a camera at me, I instantly say cheese out of habit.
natural
You don't actually have to say cheese—just show your natural smile!
natural