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といわれて

it is said that

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it is said that Depending on context, it can also mean “being told that.” Often followed by いる to describe something commonly said or believed.
JA: 彼は親切だといわれています。
EN: It is said that he is kind.

日本人はよく働くといわれているのをしばしば耳にする。

I often hear it said that Japanese people work hard.

その婦人は女優であるといわれていた。

That woman was said to be an actress.

喫煙は体に悪いといわれています。

Smoking is said to be bad for your health.

彼は奥さんが妊娠したといわれてびっくりした。

He was surprised to hear that his wife was pregnant.