Nachsagen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nachsagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to say about", "to attribute to" or "to rumor about".

Essential properties of "nachsagen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: nachsagen
  • Simple past: sagte nach
  • Participle: nachgesagt

See full conjugation of nachsagen

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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 "nachsagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To spread rumors or attribute something (often negative) to someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Man sagt ihm nach, dass er faul ist.He is said to be lazy.
  2. Ihr wird nachgesagt, dass sie sehr klug ist.She is said to be very clever.
  3. Es wird ihm nachgesagt, dass er reich ist.He is rumored to be rich.
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