と言えば (to eba)

Meaning & usage

と言えば follows a noun to bring up that topic and then say something connected to it, like "speaking of..." in English. It is often used to shift naturally to a related question or comment, as when asking about someone's favorite composer after mentioning classical music.

Example sentences 8

1. クラシック音楽おんがくと言いえば、最もっとも好すきな作曲家さっきょくかは誰だれですか。

   Talking of classical music, who is your favorite composer?

2. 旅行と言えば、ニューヨーク市を訪ねたことはありますか。

   Speaking of travel, have you ever visited New York City?

3. 当地で私の心を打つ物と言えば、みんなが親切なことです。

   What strikes me here is people's friendliness.

4. ホワイトさんと言えば、彼は今どこに住んでいますか。

   Talking of Mr White, where is he living now?

5. どちらかと言えば、私の祖父は以前より幸福そうだ。

   If anything, my grandfather seems happier than before.

6. メアリーは彼に何と言えばいいのか全く分からない。

   Mary doesn't have a clue about what she should say to him.

7. 旅行と言えば、君はオーストラリアに行ったことがありますか。

   Speaking of travel, have you ever been to Australia?

8. どちらかと言えば、彼女は今日も具合がよくない。

   If anything, she isn't any better today.