Afrikaans Word of the Day
sê
SAY • verb — 2nd of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to say; to state or express words
Examples
- Hy sê hy kom later.
(He says he'll come later.) - Wat het jy gesê?
(What did you say?) - Sê dit in Afrikaans.
(Say it in Afrikaans.)
Synonyms
- vertel
- noem
Use 'sê' when reporting what someone has said or when asking someone to speak words directly. 'Sê' is for the act of saying; 'praat' means to talk/speak more generally and 'vertel' is to tell (a story or information). Common forms include 'hy sê' (he says) and 'het gesê' (said).
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