As i was saying Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈwɑz/, /wəz/ /ˈseɪɪŋ
AZ-eye-wahz-SAY-ing
ˈæs/ /ˈaɪ/ /wˈɒz/ /sˈeɪɪŋ
AZ-eye-WOZ-SAY-ing
Definition
A phrase used to return to what you were talking about before being interrupted or distracted.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in spoken English. Often said if someone interrupts you or if the conversation goes off-topic. Can sound polite or a bit insistent—tone matters. Usually starts a sentence before repeating or continuing your point.
Spanish: como decía - como estaba diciendoPortuguese (BR): como eu estava dizendo - como eu diziaPortuguese (PT): como eu estava a dizer - como estava a dizerChinese (Simplified): 就像我刚才说的 - 正如我刚才说的Chinese (Traditional): 就像我剛才說的 - 正如我剛才說的Hindi: जैसा कि मैं कह रहा थाArabic: كما كنت أقولBengali: যেমন আমি বলছিলাম - আগের কথায় ফেরত আসতে চাইRussian: как я уже говорил - как я говорилJapanese: さっき言ったように - さっき言いましたけどVietnamese: như tôi đã nói - như tôi vừa nóiKorean: 아까 말했듯이 - 말씀드렸던 것처럼Turkish: dediğim gibiUrdu: جیسا کہ میں کہہ رہا تھاIndonesian: seperti yang saya bilang - seperti yang tadi saya katakan
Example Sentences
As I was saying, the meeting will be next Friday.
basic
We got interrupted, but as I was saying, John is our best choice.
basic
As I was saying, you should finish your homework before playing.
basic
Anyway, as I was saying, let’s try to finish this project today.
natural
As I was saying before the phone rang, I think we need a new plan.
natural
Sorry for the interruption. As I was saying, we will start at 9 a.m.
natural