Sagen
Example: Ich sage dir die Wahrheit über das Buch.
Definition
"Sagen" means to express something in words or to communicate information verbally. It involves conveying a message, fact, or opinion to someone else, as in the example phrase 'Ich sage dir die Wahrheit über das Buch,' meaning 'I tell you the truth about the book.'
Etymology
The word "sagen" comes from Old High German 'sagan,' which means to say or tell. It is related to the Proto-Germanic '*sagjan,' rooted in the idea of speaking or declaring. Did you know? Its English cousin is the word 'say,' sharing the same ancient origin.
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"Sagen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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