Význam tell v češtině

• 0 to inform or give information to (a person) about (something)

  • He told the whole story to John

  • He told John about it.

• 1 to order or command; to suggest or warn

  • I told him to go away.

• 2 to say or express in words

  • He wants to tell us a story.

• 3 to distinguish; to see (a difference); to know or decide

  • Can you tell the difference between them?

  • I can’t tell one from the other

  • You can tell if the meat is cooked by/from the colour.

• 4 to give away a secret

  • You mustn’t tell or we’ll get into trouble.

• 5 to be effective; to be seen to give (good) results

  • Good teaching will always tell.