zu|sagen
Translation
to accept, to agree, to promise, to appeal to
Examples
Sie hat für die Party zugesagt.
She has accepted the invitation to the party.
Er hat mir seine Hilfe zugesagt.
He promised me his help.
Dieser Plan sagt mir nicht zu.
This plan doesn't appeal to me.
Grammar Patterns
((für+4)) to accept (for sth.) She has accepted for the party.
((j-m)) ((et4)) to promise sb. sth. He promised me his help.
((j-m)) to appeal to sb. This plan doesn't appeal to me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: akzeptieren, bestätigen, versprechen; Antonyms: absagen, ablehnen
Etymology
Composed of 'zu' (in agreement, to) + 'sagen' (to say). It literally means 'to say to' something, implying agreement or acceptance.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'saying' ('sagen') 'yes to' ('zu') a proposal or plan.