tell — to say something to someone, especially to give information, instructions, or express thoughts
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to say something to someone, especially to give information, instructions, or express thoughts
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɛl/
Korean meaning: 말하다, 이야기하다, 알려주다
Korean pronunciation: 텔 (강세: 텔)
Example Sentences
- My GPS keeps telling me to turn left, but there's a wall there!
- Can you tell me how to get to the library?
- I told my cat a joke, but he didn't laugh. Tough crowd!
tell
VERB//tɛl//
to say something to someone, especially to give information, instructions, or express thoughts
A mother tells her daughter exciting news in their living room
Ring the bell by the well, wisdom to tell!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'tellan'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '세다, 계산하다'라는 의미였다가 점차 '말하다, 이야기하다'의 의미로 발전했습니다. 독일어 'zählen'(세다)과 같은 어원을 가집니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My GPS keeps telling me to turn left, but there's a wall there!”
“Can you tell me how to get to the library?”
“I told my cat a joke, but he didn't laugh. Tough crowd!”
“She told her students to study hard for the exam.”
“I can't tell if this milk is still good or if my fridge is just being dramatic.”
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