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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
sein, werden, haben, existieren
Be meanings in German
sein
Example:
I am a student.
Ich bin ein Student.
She is my sister.
Sie ist meine Schwester.
Usage: formal/informalContext: General statements, describing identity or characteristics
Note: The verb 'sein' is irregular in German and conjugated as: ich bin, du bist, er/sie/es ist, wir sind, ihr seid, sie sind.
werden
Example:
He will be a doctor.
Er wird Arzt sein.
They will be happy.
Sie werden glücklich sein.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Future tense, expressing possibility or certainty
Note: The verb 'werden' is used to form the future tense in German.
haben
Example:
I have a car.
Ich habe ein Auto.
She has a cat.
Sie hat eine Katze.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Ownership, possession
Note: The verb 'haben' is irregular in German and conjugated as: ich habe, du hast, er/sie/es hat, wir haben, ihr habt, sie haben.
existieren
Example:
There is a book on the table.
Es gibt ein Buch auf dem Tisch.
Are there any apples?
Gibt es Äpfel?
Usage: formal/informalContext: Existence, availability
Note: The expression 'es gibt' is commonly used in German to indicate the existence of something.
Be's synonyms
Exist
To exist means to have actual being; to be real.
Example: I exist in this world.
Note: While 'be' is a general term for existence, 'exist' emphasizes the actual presence or reality of something.
Live
To live means to be alive; to reside in a particular place.
Example: I live in a small town.
Note: While 'be' is a general state of existence, 'live' specifically refers to being alive and residing in a place.
Occur
To occur means to happen or take place.
Example: The event will occur next week.
Note: While 'be' is a state of existence, 'occur' refers to specific events or instances happening.
Happen
To happen means to take place or to occur.
Example: What will happen if it rains?
Note: Similar to 'occur,' 'happen' is used to describe events or situations taking place.
Stay
To stay means to remain in a particular place or condition.
Example: I will stay here until you come back.
Note: While 'be' is a general state of existence, 'stay' emphasizes remaining in a specific place or condition.
Be expressions, common phrases
Be on cloud nine
To be extremely happy or joyful.
Example: She was on cloud nine after receiving the job offer.
Note: The phrase 'on cloud nine' adds emphasis to the state of happiness or joy.
Be in hot water
To be in trouble or facing a difficult situation.
Example: He's in hot water with his boss for missing the deadline.
Note: The phrase 'in hot water' implies a sense of urgency or severity in the trouble faced.
Be a piece of cake
To be very easy or simple.
Example: The exam was a piece of cake for her because she studied diligently.
Note: The phrase 'a piece of cake' suggests that something is effortless or requires little effort.
Be all ears
To be eager and ready to listen or pay attention.
Example: I'm all ears, please tell me your idea.
Note: The phrase 'all ears' emphasizes the readiness and willingness to listen.
Be in the same boat
To be in a similar situation or facing the same circumstances as others.
Example: We're all in the same boat when it comes to understanding this new software.
Note: The phrase 'in the same boat' highlights the shared experience or predicament among individuals.
Be a blessing in disguise
Something that seems bad or unfortunate at first but results in a good outcome.
Example: Losing his job turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it pushed him to start his own business.
Note: The phrase 'a blessing in disguise' indicates a hidden benefit or positive aspect of a seemingly negative event.
Be at one's wit's end
To be extremely frustrated or at a loss for a solution.
Example: After trying to fix the issue for hours, she was at her wit's end.
Note: The phrase 'at one's wit's end' conveys a sense of helplessness or exhaustion in dealing with a difficult situation.
Be everyday (slang) expressions
Be down
To be willing or ready to do something.
Example: I'm down to grab some food later.
Note: Indicates a casual or informal readiness compared to simply saying 'be willing.'
Be chill
To be calm, relaxed, or easygoing.
Example: Just be chill and relax.
Note: Implies a sense of being relaxed or laid-back compared to just being calm.
Be a no-brainer
To be an obvious or easy decision.
Example: Choosing ice cream over broccoli was a no-brainer for me.
Note: Emphasizes the simplicity or obviousness of a decision compared to saying 'an easy decision.'
Be stoked
To be extremely excited or enthusiastic.
Example: I'm stoked about the concert tomorrow!
Note: Conveys a higher level of excitement than just saying 'be excited.'
Be a go
To be confirmed or officially scheduled to happen.
Example: The party is a go for Saturday night.
Note: Suggests readiness or confirmation of an event or plan compared to saying 'be confirmed.'
Be on point
To be excellent, accurate, or well-done.
Example: Your presentation was on point today.
Note: Highlights precision or high quality compared to just being good or well-done.
Be in the loop
To be informed or included in important information or updates.
Example: Make sure to keep me in the loop about the project updates.
Note: Signifies being informed or included in information compared to just being updated.
Be - Examples
I am a teacher.
Ich bin ein Lehrer.
They are at the park.
Sie sind im Park.
We will be late.
Wir werden spät sein.
You should be careful.
Du solltest vorsichtig sein.
Be grammar
Be - Auxiliary (Auxiliary) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: be
Conjugations
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): be
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): was, were
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): being
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): been
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): am, are
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): is
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Be Contains 1 syllables: be
Phonetic transcription: ˈbē
be , ˈbē (The red syllable is stressed)
Be - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Be: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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