sein [zaɪ̯n]

Illustration for sein

Translation

to be

Pronunciation

[zaɪ̯n]

Pronunciation audio

Forms

  • Part of speech: verb
  • Präteritum: war
  • Partizip II: gewesen
  • 3. Person Singular: ist

Examples

  • Was ist das? — What is that?
  • Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet?

Vocabulary sets with this word

  • Essential Verbs
  • More Common Verbs vocabulary
  • All German A1 vocabulary

A1 grammar topics

  • Present Tense
  • Present Tense: Extra -e-
  • Present Tense: S-sounds and Verbs in -eln
  • Present Tense: Stem-Changing Verbs
AboutImprintTerms of UsePrivacy Policy