A1 - Beginner
The Verb "sein" (to be)
Das Verb "sein"
The verb "sein" (to be) is irregular and must be memorized:
PRESENT TENSE:
• ich bin - I am
• du bist - you are (informal)
• er/sie/es ist - he/she/it is
• wir sind - we are
• ihr seid - you are (plural informal)
• sie/Sie sind - they are / you are (formal)
PRESENT TENSE:
• ich bin - I am
• du bist - you are (informal)
• er/sie/es ist - he/she/it is
• wir sind - we are
• ihr seid - you are (plural informal)
• sie/Sie sind - they are / you are (formal)
Examples
Ich bin müde.
I am tired.
Du bist nett.
You are nice.
Er ist groß.
He is tall.
Wir sind Freunde.
We are friends.
Sie sind Deutsche.
They are German.
Tip:
"Sein" is one of the most common verbs. Practice conjugating it until it becomes automatic!
"Sein" is one of the most common verbs. Practice conjugating it until it becomes automatic!