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What Does "says i am" Mean?

Learn what "says i am" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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This says I am an illegitimate child of my dad.

It means the document claims the speaker is not legally recognized as a legitimate child of their father.

From Do Not Deceive Me, Episode 52

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is showing a document that says they were born outside of marriage.

Usage Scenario

Use this only when discussing a serious family revelation or legal document. The wording is sensitive and can sound old-fashioned or harsh.

Better ways to say it

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This says I'm an illegitimate child.
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This says I'm a child born out of wedlock.
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It says I'm illegitimate.

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