sagt, er sei

says that he is

→ sagen

phrase Uncommon #16,859

says that he is Used in reported speech. The subjunctive form "sei" shows that this is what someone says or is said to be true, not the speaker's own direct statement.

GE: Tom sagt, er sei in Boston geboren.

EN: Tom says he was born in Boston.

Tom sagt, er sei heute zu müde, um uns zu helfen.

Tom says he is too tired to help us today.

Plantiveau sagt, er sei Detektiv.

Plantiveau says he is a detective.

— Die Teuflischen (1955)

Robert sagt, er sei kein Kommunist.

Robert says he is not a communist.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Tom sagt, er sei beschäftigt.

Tom says he's busy.

Man sagt, er sei ein guter Arzt.

They say he is a good doctor.

Tom sagt, er sei in Maria verknallt.

Tom says he has a crush on Maria.

Tom sagt, er sei zu müde zum Lernen.

Tom says he is too tired to study.

Sein Chef sagt, er sei für den Frieden.

His boss says he is for peace.

— Gefahr und Begierde (2007)

Tom sagt, er sei heute beschäftigt.

Tom says he is busy today.

Man sagt, er sei schwer krank.

They say he is seriously ill.

Tom sagt, er sei nicht versichert.

Tom says he isn't insured.

Tom sagt, er sei allergisch gegen Schule.

Tom says he’s allergic to school.

Tom sagt, er sei in Boston geboren.

Tom says he was born in Boston.

Tom sagt, er sei sich unsicher.

Tom says he is unsure.

Tom sagt, er sei enttäuscht.

Tom says he is disappointed.

Man sagt, er sei noch in Paris.

They say he is still in Paris.

Tom sagt, er sei nicht interessiert.

Tom says he isn't interested.