Language/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:
| 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.)
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