I can tell you Meaning in English

expression

US

EYE-kuhn-TEL-yoo

UK

EYE-kan-TEL-yoo

Definition

Used to introduce information, give an opinion, or emphasize the truth of what you are about to say.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is informal and often used to draw attention to your statement. It can introduce facts, opinions, or personal experiences. Use it to emphasize honesty, certainty, or insider knowledge.

• Spanish: te puedo decir - puedo decirte
• Portuguese (BR): posso te dizer - eu posso te contar
• Portuguese (PT): posso dizer-te - eu posso contar-te
• Chinese (Simplified): 我可以告诉你
• Chinese (Traditional): 我可以告訴你
• Hindi: मैं तुम्हें बता सकता हूँ
• Arabic: أستطيع أن أخبرك
• Bengali: আমি বলতে পারি - আমি নিশ্চিতভাবে বলতে পারি
• Russian: могу сказать - уверяю вас
• Japanese: 私が言える - はっきり言える
• Vietnamese: tôi có thể nói với bạn
• Korean: 내가 말할 수 있어 - 내가 확실히 말할 수 있어
• Turkish: sana söyleyebilirim - sana kesinlikle söyleyebilirim
• Urdu: میں تمہیں بتا سکتا ہوں
• Indonesian: saya bisa bilang - saya bisa kasih tahu

Example Sentences

I can tell you the answer to this question.

basic

I can tell you he is a good teacher.

basic

I can tell you where to find the bus stop.

basic

Trust me, I can tell you, it's not as easy as it looks.

natural

I can tell you, after living here for years, this city never gets boring.

natural

If you ever need advice, I can tell you what worked for me.

natural