と言うと (to uto)

Meaning & usage

と言うと follows a noun or a quoted phrase and means that when that thing is said or mentioned, a certain association or reaction follows. In the pattern 何かと言うと it means someone does something on every occasion or about anything. It is used with nouns and quoted clauses.

Example sentences 8

1. 彼かれにいい知しらせがあると言いうと彼かれは熱心ねっしんに聞きき入いった。

   When I told him I had some good news for him, he was all ears.

2. 私はイチゴと言うとショートケーキを連想する。

   I associate strawberries with shortcake.

3. 先生は何かと言うと人のことに口出しする。

   The teacher pokes his nose into everything.

4. あいつは何かと言うと知ったかぶりをする。

   Regardless of the subject, he pretends to know all about it.

5. ほんと言うと、気が付かなかったんです。

   To tell the truth, I didn't notice it.

6. ほんと言うと、その映画もう観ちゃった。

   To tell the truth, I've already seen that movie.

7. トムがクリスに彼女のスカーフを好きでないと言うと、彼女はそれをとった。

   When Tom told Chris he didn't like her scarf, she got rid of it.

8. どちらかと言うと行きたくない。

   I would rather not go.