Meanings
to utter words or express thoughts.
الفاظ نکالنا یا خیالات کا اظہار کرنا۔
کہنا
kehna
Common Collocations
- say hello
- say a prayer
- say goodbye
Example Sentences
She always knows what to say.
وہ ہمیشہ جانتی ہے کہ کیا کہنا ہے۔
Woh hamesha jaanti hai ke kya kehna hai.
Can you say that again?
کیا آپ یہ دوبارہ کہہ سکتے ہیں؟
Kya aap yeh dobarah keh sakte hain?
He didn't say much during the meeting.
اس نے میٹنگ میں زیادہ نہیں کہا۔
Us ne meeting mein zyada nahi kaha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Remember that 'say' rhymes with 'pay'.
Imagine someone making a speech or announcement.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کہا گیا ہے کہ بولنے سے پہلے سوچیں۔
Kaha gaya hai ke bolne se pehle sochain.
It is said to think before speaking.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "sægan" — to say, tell
First known use: before 12th century
The word has evolved from Old English 'sægan', which has retained its meaning through Middle English into modern usage.