No. 1,994 in Swedish

sägs

"Is said" or "is reported."

In a sentence

Det sägs att hon är mycket klok.
It is said that she is very wise.
Here, 'sägs' is used in the passive form to imply what is commonly rumored or believed.
En gång sägs det ha bott en prins här.
Once, it is said that a prince lived here.
In this sentence, 'sägs' conveys a narrative or legend that is recounted or accepted.
Hon sägs ofta vara snabbast i laget.
She is often said to be the fastest in the team.
In this case, 'sägs' indicates an opinion or claim that is regularly mentioned or thought about her.

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