tell in Danish
tell in Danish is fortælle, sige, instruere — tell means to give someone information by speaking or writing; to say something to someone.
tell in Danish
fortælle
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
sige
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
instruere
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
tilsige
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
afgøre
(transitive, or, intransitive) To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.
afsige
(transitive, or, intransitive) To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.
What does "tell" mean?
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verb To give someone information by speaking or writing; to say something to someone.
"She told him the good news as soon as he walked in."
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verb To narrate or recount, as in telling a story.
"Grandpa loved to tell stories about his time at sea."
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verb To order or instruct someone to do something.
"The teacher told the class to sit down."
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verb To know or work out something, often by noticing small clues.
"I could tell she was upset just by her tone of voice."
tell in a sentence
- She told him the good news as soon as he walked in.
- Can you tell me how to get to the station?
- Grandpa loved to tell stories about his time at sea.
- The teacher told the class to sit down.
Similar words in Danish
Common Danish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "tell" in Danish?
"tell" in Danish is fortælle, sige, instruere. tell means: To give someone information by speaking or writing; to say something to someone.
How do you use "tell" in a sentence?
Example: "She told him the good news as soon as he walked in." In Danish, "tell" is fortælle, sige, instruere.
Are there other ways to say "tell" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 6 translations listed for "tell": fortælle, sige, instruere, tilsige, afgøre, afsige.
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