zeggen — meaning in English

English meaning

• name noun A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.
• say verb To speak words; to express something out loud or in writing.
• tell verb To give someone information by speaking or writing; to say something to someone.
• utter adjective Complete and total; absolute.

Senses

zeggen is used for these senses in English:

• name (transitive) To mention, specify.
• say (transitive) To tell, either verbally or in writing.
• say (impersonal, transitive) To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.
• say (intransitive) To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply.
• tell (transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
• tell (transitive, or, intransitive) To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.
• utter Sometimes preceded by forth, out, etc.: to produce (a cry, speech, or other sounds) with the voice.

name — full definition

1. noun A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.
2. noun A person's reputation.
3. verb To give something or someone a name.
4. verb To identify or specify something explicitly.

say — full definition

1. verb To speak words; to express something out loud or in writing.
2. verb To suppose or assume something, often used to set up a hypothetical example.
3. noun The right or opportunity to give an opinion that influences a decision.
4. intj Used to get someone's attention before asking a question or making a suggestion.

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