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tell in Swedish

tell in Swedish is berätta, säga, säga till — tell means to give someone information by speaking or writing; to say something to someone.

tell in Swedish

berätta
verb
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
säga
verb
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
säga till
verb
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
säga åt
verb
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
tala om
verb
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
avgöra
verb
(transitive, or, intransitive) To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.
säga
verb
(transitive, or, intransitive) To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.

What does "tell" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. verb To narrate or recount, as in telling a story.
    "Grandpa loved to tell stories about his time at sea."
  3. verb To order or instruct someone to do something.
    "The teacher told the class to sit down."
  4. 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 Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tell" in Swedish?

"tell" in Swedish is berätta, säga, säga till. 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 Swedish, "tell" is berätta, säga, säga till.

Are there other ways to say "tell" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 6 translations listed for "tell": berätta, säga, säga till, säga åt, tala om, avgöra.

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