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VerbA1
sein
/zaɪ̯n/
to be
Verb Details
- Auxiliary
- sein
- Past participle
- gewesen
- Separable
- No
- Irregular
- Yes
Usage Note
The most important verb in German. Highly irregular: bin, bist, ist, sind, seid, sind.
Example Sentences
Ich bin müde.
I am tired.
Wo bist du?
Where are you?