nach|sagen
Translation
to repeat, to echo, to attribute a quality to someone
Examples
Es ist unfair, ihm das nachzusagen.
It's unfair to say that about him.
Kannst du mir den Satz bitte nachsagen?
Can you please repeat the sentence after me?
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) to repeat sth. after sb.; to attribute sth. to sb. They say of him that he is stingy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wiederholen (to repeat), nachsprechen (to repeat after); Antonyms: (for the negative meaning) verteidigen (to defend)
Etymology
Comes from `nach` (after) and `sagen` (to say). The literal meaning is 'to say after'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself 'saying' something 'after' someone else, which can mean either repeating them or attributing a rumor to them.