to say
to say
Auxiliary: have
'say' is irregular: its past simple and past participle are both 'said' (pronounced /sɛd/).
She says what she thinks.
She says what she thinks.
Indicative
Present Simple
I always say what I mean.
I always say what I mean.
You say the nicest things.
You say the nicest things.
She says hello to everyone.
She says hello to everyone.
We say grace before dinner.
We say grace before dinner.
You say that every single time.
You say that every single time.
They say it will rain tomorrow.
They say it will rain tomorrow.
Present Continuous
I am only saying what everyone thinks.
I am only saying what everyone thinks.
What are you saying to her?
What are you saying to her?
He is saying something I can't hear.
He is saying something I can't hear.
We are saying goodbye to our old house.
We are saying goodbye to our old house.
You are saying that it was my fault?
You are saying that it was my fault?
They are saying their prayers now.
They are saying their prayers now.
Past Simple
I said sorry, and I meant it.
I said sorry, and I meant it.
You said you would call me.
You said you would call me.
She said nothing and left.
She said nothing and left.
We said goodbye at the station.
We said goodbye at the station.
You said you would help us.
You said you would help us.
They said the museum was closed.
They said the museum was closed.
Present Perfect
I have said everything I wanted to say.
I have said everything I wanted to say.
You have said that a hundred times.
You have said that a hundred times.
She has said she will be late.
She has said she will be late.
We have said all there is to say.
We have said all there is to say.
You have said enough for one evening.
You have said enough for one evening.
They have said yes to the offer.
They have said yes to the offer.
Past Perfect
I had said goodbye before the train left.
I had said goodbye before the train left.
You had said nothing about the change.
You had said nothing about the change.
She had said her name, but I forgot it.
She had said her name, but I forgot it.
We had said our goodbyes long before.
We had said our goodbyes long before.
You had said you would come, so we waited.
You had said you would come, so we waited.
They had said the road was safe.
They had said the road was safe.
Future Simple
Future
I will say a few words at the wedding.
I will say a few words at the wedding.
You will say yes eventually.
You will say yes eventually.
He will say what he thinks, as always.
He will say what he thinks, as always.
We will say nothing until we are sure.
We will say nothing until we are sure.
You will say your lines on stage tonight.
You will say your lines on stage tonight.
They will say whatever suits them.
They will say whatever suits them.
Conditional
Present Conditional
Conditional
I would say she is about forty.
I would say she is about forty.
What would you say to a coffee?
What would you say to a coffee?
She would say no if you asked now.
She would say no if you asked now.
We would say the same in your situation.
We would say the same in your situation.
You would say anything to win.
You would say anything to win.
They would say it was impossible.
They would say it was impossible.
Imperative
Imperative
Say something, please!
Say something, please!
Say the truth, all of you!
Say the truth, all of you!
Let's say we meet at noon.
Let's say we meet at noon.
