Cool MateMeaning of You were saying
An invitation to continue talking about a previous topic.
In simple words: You were talking about something.
You were saying in a sentence
- You were saying that you had a great weekend.
- At the meeting, you were saying we need more time.
- Sorry, I interrupted you. You were saying something interesting.
- You were saying you wanted to visit Paris this summer.
- Just a moment, you were saying about your new project, right?
How to use You were saying
Use this phrase when you want to refer to something someone was discussing. It's informal and best used in casual conversations, but can also fit in friendly discussions at work.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Think of saying something repeatedly; it sounds like 'you are saying'.
Related words
Collocations with You were saying
- You were saying earlier
- What were you saying?
- You were saying something
Synonyms for You were saying
- What were you discussing?
- You mentioned earlier
- You were talking about
Common mistakes with You were saying
- Using it in formal contexts where a direct question is more appropriate.
- Confusing it with 'What were you saying?', which is more direct.
You were saying appears in
You were saying in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كنت تقول
كنت تتحدث عن شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আপনি কি বলছিলেন
আপনি কিছু একটা বলছিলেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Du warst gerade am Reden
Du hast gerade über etwas gesprochen.
- SpanishEspañol
De qué hablabas
Estabas hablando de algo.
- Persianفارسی
داشتی میگفتی
داشتی درباره چیزی حرف میزدی.
- FrenchFrançais
Tu disais
Tu parlais de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आप कह रहे थे
आप कुछ बता रहे थे।
- ItalianItaliano
Stavi dicendo
Stavi parlando di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Você estava dizendo
Você estava falando sobre algo.
- RussianРусский
Ты говорил(а)
Ты что-то рассказывал(а).
- Urduاردو
آپ کہہ رہے تھے
آپ کسی چیز کے بارے میں بات کر رہے تھے۔
- Chinese中文
你刚才在说
你刚才在说某件事。
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Frequently asked questions about You were saying
What does You were saying mean?
You were talking about something.
What is the definition of You were saying?
An invitation to continue talking about a previous topic.
How do you use You were saying in a sentence?
You were saying that you had a great weekend.
Can you give another example of You were saying?
At the meeting, you were saying we need more time.
What are synonyms for You were saying?
Common alternatives include What were you discussing?, You mentioned earlier, You were talking about.
What words go with You were saying?
It commonly pairs with You were saying earlier, What were you saying?, You were saying something.
What are common mistakes when using You were saying?
Using it in formal contexts where a direct question is more appropriate. Confusing it with 'What were you saying?', which is more direct.
How do you pronounce You were saying?
US: //ju wər ˈseɪɪŋ//, UK: //juː wəˈseɪɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use You were saying?
Use this phrase when you want to refer to something someone was discussing. It's informal and best used in casual conversations, but can also fit in friendly discussions at work.