English · Word Candidate

say

/seɪ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: says · saying · sayed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To pronounce.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phát âm

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Verb

Examples

Please say your name slowly and clearly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To recite.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đọc to

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Verb

Examples

Martha, will you say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cơ hội để nói; quyền hoặc sức mạnh để ảnh hưởng hoặc quyết định

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Noun

Examples

To have a say

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

For example; let us assume.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ví dụ; giả sử

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Adverb

Examples

Pick a color you think they'd like, say, peach.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “say” mean?

To pronounce.

Is “say” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.