He told me that vs he said to me

Both "he told me that" and "he said to me" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "He told me that" is commonly used to report information or convey a message that was communicated by someone. On the other hand, "he said to me" is often used to directly quote what someone said in a conversation.

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He told me that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to report information or convey a message that was communicated by someone.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone shared information or a message with you. It is often followed by the specific information or message that was communicated.

Examples:

He told me that he would be late for the meeting.
She told me that she was feeling unwell.
They told me that the event had been canceled.
The teacher told me that I had passed the exam.
He told me that he loved me.

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Sep 25, 2007 ... Chapter 18 - He told me that. A conversation about Aachen's secrets. Grammar unit: The dative case (I). Audios and videos on the topic ...
Aug 31, 2021 ... He told me that he 'would trust his life in my hands'. Rachelle Valenzuela, Ritter Center Clinic Manager. Rachelle manages Ritter Center's ...
He told me that he had cooked / would cook. Reported Speech II (Reported Speech With Past Tense Reporting Verb).
He told me that he did a delivery job.” He would say this if he was, by occupation, not a delivery boy but just happened to be doing the task on that ...

Alternatives:

he informed me that
he shared with me that
he mentioned to me that
he conveyed to me that
he communicated to me that

he said to me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to directly quote what someone said in a conversation.

This phrase is used to report direct speech or quotes from a conversation. It is often followed by the exact words spoken by the person.

Examples:

He said to me, "I will be there at 3 o'clock."
She said to me, "Please help me with this task."
They said to me, "We are not going to the party."
The teacher said to me, "You need to study harder."
He said to me, "I love you."

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But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, ...
6 days ago ... 'I'm in a hurry,' he said to me. Not: … he said me. We don't use tell without an indirect object when we report someone's words:.
2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV: But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more ...
Jan 19, 2022 ... And, by the way, I've indicated to him — the two things he said to me that he wants guarantees of it: One is, Ukraine will never be part of ...
Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, ...
one of the sayings that he said to me, you will take stones and stone me, and fire will come out of the stones and burn you up." DORESSE. 14 [13]. Jesus says to ...
And he said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.”

Alternatives:

he told me
he mentioned to me
he informed me
he shared with me
he conveyed to me

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