tell in German
tell in German is erzählen, sagen, erklären — tell means to give someone information by speaking or writing; to say something to someone.
tell in German
erzählen
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
sagen
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
erklären
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
mitteilen
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
petzen
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
sagen
(transitive, or, intransitive) To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.
erkennen
(transitive, or, intransitive) To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.
unterscheiden
(transitive, or, intransitive) To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.
petzen
(intransitive, childish) To inform someone in authority about a wrongdoing.
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 German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "tell" in German?
"tell" in German is erzählen, sagen, erklären. 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 German, "tell" is erzählen, sagen, erklären.
Are there other ways to say "tell" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "tell": erzählen, sagen, erklären, mitteilen, petzen, erkennen.
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