segjast

Icelandic

Etymology

From segja (“to say”) +‎ -st.

Verb

segjast (sagðist - sögðust - sagst)

  1. to say

Usage notes

  • The verb segjast is mostly used in indirect speech when talking about oneself.
    Hann segist vera duglegur. = Hann segir að hann sé duglegur.
    He says he's hard-working.
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