No. 4,170 in Russian
скажем
"Скажем" means "let's say" or "for example."
In a sentence
Скажем, тебе предстоит сложное решение.
Let's say, you have a tough decision ahead.
Here, 'скажем' means 'let's say' or 'for example', introducing a hypothetical scenario.
Он, скажем так, был не совсем прав.
He was, let's say, not entirely correct.
In this instance, 'скажем' is used to soften or nuance a statement, making it less direct.
Давай скажем родителям, что вернемся поздно.
Let's tell our parents that we'll return late.
Here, the word 'скажем' means 'let's tell', suggesting speaking to someone.
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