How to Say "Said" in Hindi - How To Say Guide

कहा

kaha

The English word 'said' is translated to Hindi as कहा (kaha).

Meaning: mentioned earlier (adj)

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बताया is a formal way to express said, particularly when sharing information or giving instruction.

kaha

In Hindi, the word कथा from which कहा derives is still used today to describe a specific type of religious storytelling or a sacred legend.
In traditional Indian storytelling, a narrator often uses the phrase कहा जाता है to mean 'it is said', which functions as a way to introduce a legendary fact without claiming personal ownership of the truth.
Hindi has a concept of 'saying' something through a gesture or a look, using phrases that translate to 'said without speaking', which allows कहा to be used metaphorically in poetic contexts.

उसने कहा की मैंने उसे रुलाया ।
He said that I made him cry.
This sentence shows how to report what someone said regarding an action.
Tatoeba #8876348 by simranbansal, translation #7384445 by CH
उसने कहा कि वह हमारी मदद करेगा।
He said he'd help us.
This sentence demonstrates reporting a promise or intention.
Tatoeba #8889355 by simranbansal, translation #7405650 by CH
उन्होंने कहा कि वह बहुत थकान महसूस कर रहे थे।
They said they felt very tired.
This sentence is useful for reporting a state of being or feeling.
Tatoeba #9839014 by anushka, translation #7440456 by CH
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Anjali and Rahul are discussing a plan they discussed previously.

अंजलि Anjali

जैसा मैंने पहले कहा, हम कल मिलेंगे।
Jaisa maine pehle kaha, hum kal milenge.
As I said before, we will meet tomorrow.
राहुल Rahul

हाँ, मुझे याद है कि तुमने कहा था।
Haan, mujhe yaad hai ki tumne kaha tha.
Yes, I remember that you said so.
अंजलि Anjali

तो क्या तुम समय पर आ पाओगे?
Toh kya tum samay par aa paoge?
So will you be able to come on time?
राहुल Rahul

हाँ, मैं बिल्कुल समय पर आऊँगा।
Haan, main bilkul samay par aaunga.
Yes, I will come exactly on time.

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