Can I say: Say somebody something?

[Tung Quoc]

Dear teachers,

1/Please tell me the meaning of “say” in:

I say my lesson.

2/ With the verb “say”, can I say: Say somebody something?
Ex: Please read:
a.Did you say that news to David?
b. Did you say that news to David?

(a) is surely correct. So, (b) is correct?

Thanks
Quoc

[Alan]

Hi,

If you say somebody something, it's usually a recitation. You wouldn't use it as in your examples.

Alan
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[Tung Quoc]

Dear teacher,

I only ask: Is there a structure:

Say sb sth?

If yes, please give me an example.

Thanks
Quoc

[Jamie (K)]

[Tung Quoc]

Dear teacher,

Please tell me the meaning of "say" in:

I say my lesson.

My teacher uses always this in class.
Is it right?

Quoc

[Jamie (K)]