Language/Slovenian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Slovenian. We will look at the conjugation of the verb and how it is used in different contexts. We will also look at some examples of how to use the verb in a sentence.
The verb "be" in Slovenian is "biti". It is an irregular verb, which means that it does not follow the same conjugation pattern as regular verbs. The conjugation of the verb "biti" is as follows:
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| I | sem (IPA: [sɛm]) | smo (IPA: [smo]) |
| You | si (IPA: [si]) | ste (IPA: [stɛ]) |
| He/She/It | je (IPA: [jɛ]) | so (IPA: [so]) |
The verb "biti" is used in many different contexts. It can be used to express existence, identity, location, possession, and more. Here are some examples of how to use the verb "biti" in a sentence:
- Person 1: Kje si? (Where are you?)
- Person 2: Sem doma. (I am at home.)
- Person 1: Kdo je ta oseba? (Who is this person?)
- Person 2: To je moja sestra. (That is my sister.)
- Person 1: Kaj je to? (What is that?)
- Person 2: To je knjiga. (That is a book.)
- Person 1: Kje je tvoj avto? (Where is your car?)
- Person 2: Moj avto je pred trgovino. (My car is in front of the store.)
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