Besagen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Besagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "state", "say" or "indicate".

Essential properties of "besagen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: besagen
  • Simple past: besagte
  • Participle: besagt

See full conjugation of besagen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "besagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To indicate or express something (in texts/documents)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Gesetz besagt, dass Rauchen verboten ist.The law states that smoking is prohibited.
  2. Der Vertrag besagt, dass die Zahlung monatlich erfolgt.The contract states that payment is made monthly.
  3. Die Statistik besagt, dass die Arbeitslosigkeit gesunken ist.The statistics indicate that unemployment has decreased.

2.) "To imply or entail something (abstract)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Worte besagen mehr, als er zugeben möchte.His words imply more than he wants to admit.
  2. Die Theorie besagt, dass alles miteinander verbunden ist.The theory states/implies that everything is interconnected.
  3. Die Ergebnisse besagen, dass weitere Forschung notwendig ist.The results indicate/imply that further research is necessary.
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