No. 3,660 in Dutch
says
The Dutch word "says" does not exist; it might be a misunderstanding or transliteration.
In a sentence
Hij zegt dat hij het boek gisteren heeft gelezen.
He says that he read the book yesterday.
In this sentence, 'zegt' is the Dutch equivalent of 'says,' and it is used to introduce indirect speech.
De tekst op het bord zegt dat de winkel gesloten is.
The text on the sign says that the shop is closed.
Here, 'zegt' is used as a second-person singular form to translate the meaning of an external written statement.
Mijn moeder zegt altijd dat het ontbijt de belangrijkste maaltijd is.
My mother always says that breakfast is the most important meal.
In this example, 'zegt' reflects habitual action, indicating something someone regularly states.
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