be

/biː/

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Translation

To exist, or to join a subject to a word that describes what or how it is.

Grammar

Verb typeirregular (am, is, are, was, were, been, being)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

tired.

The word "am" links "I" to the description "tired".

"Are" tells you where they exist right now.

"Was" is the past form, used for something already finished.

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This word is part of lesson 1.