Say in Tagalog

“Say” in Tagalog can be translated as “sabihin” (verb form meaning “to say”) or “sabi” (noun form meaning “what was said”). The translation depends on how you’re using the word in context. Let’s explore the different meanings and uses of this common English word in Tagalog below.

[Words] = Say

[Definition]:

• Say /seɪ/
• Verb 1: To utter words or articulate sounds with ordinary speech modulation.
• Verb 2: To express in words; to state an opinion or fact.
• Noun: An opportunity to state one’s opinion or influence a decision.

[Synonyms] = Sabihin, Sabi, Magsalita, Banggitin, Sambitin, Wika, Sawikainin

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Please say your name clearly so everyone can hear you.
• Ex1_PH: Pakiusap na sabihin ang iyong pangalan nang malinaw upang marinig ka ng lahat.
• Ex2_EN: What did she say about the meeting schedule?
• Ex2_PH: Ano ang sabi niya tungkol sa iskedyul ng pulong?
• Ex3_EN: I have something important to say before we begin.
• Ex3_PH: Mayroon akong importanteng sasabihin bago tayo magsimula.
• Ex4_EN: They say that practice makes perfect.
• Ex4_PH: Sabi nila na ang pagsasanay ay nagiging perpekto.
• Ex5_EN: Everyone should have a say in this decision.
• Ex5_PH: Ang lahat ay dapat magkaroon ng say sa desisyong ito.