What is the difference between "they say" and "it is said"
when one speaks about something what people usually say, but not sure that it's true.

"They say that coffe is harmful to health, but I don't believe it"
"Говорят, что кур доят" :)))

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What is the difference between "they say" and "it is said"
when one speaks about something what people usually say, but not sure that it's true.

"They say that coffe is harmful to health, but I don't believe it"
"Говорят, что кур доят" :)))

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'it is said' is just a passive form and 'they say' is active

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In conversation, there they are basically interchangeable. As Mr. Dzeri state, "it is said" is passion and "they said" is active.

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the say is what it is said :) no difference