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German Grammar - How to Use "be"

Hi German learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in German. We will look at the conjugation of the verb, its usage in sentences, and some examples.

The verb "be" is one of the most important verbs in German. It is used to express existence, identity, and location. In German, it is conjugated as follows:

Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Conditional Mood & Separable Verbs.

Person	Singular	Plural
ich	bin	sind
du	bist	seid
er/sie/es	ist	sind
wir	sind	sind
ihr	seid	seid
sie/Sie	sind	sind

The verb "be" is used to express existence, identity, and location. For example:

• Person 1: Wo bist du? (Where are you?)
• Person 2: Ich bin hier. (I am here.)

The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's identity. For example:

• Person 1: Wer bist du? (Who are you?)
• Person 2: Ich bin ein Lehrer. (I am a teacher.)

The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's location. For example:

• Person 1: Wo ist er? (Where is he?)
• Person 2: Er ist im Park. (He is in the park.)

The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's occupation. For example:

• Person 1: Was machst du? (What do you do?)
• Person 2: Ich bin Lehrer. (I am a teacher.)

To improve your German Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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Other Lessons

• Indefinite Articles in German
• Be Polite
• Possessive Case in German
• Declension
• Adjectives
• Nouns
• Simple negative sentences
• Past Participle in German
• How to Use Have

Sources

• Hammer's German Grammar and Usage ... - Amazon.com
• Hammer's German Grammar and Usage - 7th Edition - Martin Durrell ...
• Hammer's German Grammar and Usage (Routledge ... - Amazon.com