How to Say ‘When you say that’ in Japanese
そう言ってもらえると
sou itsu te moraeru to
[soh eet teh moh-rah-EH-roo toh]
💬 Usage Tip: てもらえる shows that you receive the favor of someone doing something, so 言ってもらえる means "to have you say it (for me)". Adding と means "when/if that happens".
Phrase Breakdown
そう言って
sou itsu te
saying so
そう means 'so' or 'like that'. 言って (itte) is the te-form of 言う, 'to say'. Pause briefly on the small っ.
先生がそう言っていました。
The teacher said so.
Words in this phrase
そう
sou
[soh]
so; that way
Used to refer to something just said, like 'so' or 'that's right.'
そうおもうひとがおおいです。
Many people think so.
言っ
itsu
[eet]
said; told (te-form, contracted)
From 言う → 言って. The small っ shows a pause (geminate). Used in “thank you for telling me.”
教えて言ってくれて助かりました。
It helped that you told me (and let me know).
て
te
[teh]
and; -te form
A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.
仕事を探している人と話しました。
I spoke with a person who is looking for work.
もらえると
moraeru to
when (I) receive (that from you)
〜てもらえる means 'to have someone do something for you'. と means 'when' or 'if'. Together they mean 'when you say that (for me)…', usually followed by 嬉しいです (I'm happy).
手伝ってもらえると助かります。
It would help if you could assist me.
Words in this phrase
もらえる
moraeru
[moh-rah-EH-roo]
can receive (a favor)
Potential of もらう; after te-form, to have someone kindly do something.
手伝ってもらえると助かる。
It helps if you can help me.
と
to
[toh]
if
Indicating a condition.
もし明日が晴れたら。
If it is sunny tomorrow.
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