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English - Swedish
Be
bi
Extremely common
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0 - 100
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.
vara, bli, finnas, vara i, stå
Be meanings in Swedish
vara
Example:
I want to be happy.
Jag vill vara lycklig.
They are friends.
De är vänner.
Usage: informalContext: General existence or state of being.
Note: Used for describing a state or condition.
bli
Example:
He will be a doctor.
Han kommer att bli läkare.
She wants to be famous.
Hon vill bli berömd.
Usage: informalContext: Transition or change into a new state.
Note: Often used to indicate a change or development.
finnas
Example:
There will be a meeting tomorrow.
Det kommer att finnas ett möte imorgon.
Is there any coffee left?
Finns det något kaffe kvar?
Usage: formal/informalContext: Existence or presence of something.
Note: Used to describe the existence of items or people.
vara i
Example:
I am in the office.
Jag är i kontoret.
They are in trouble.
De är i trubbel.
Usage: informalContext: Indicating a state or condition related to a location or situation.
Note: Combines the verb 'vara' with a preposition to specify context.
stå
Example:
I will be standing by the door.
Jag kommer att stå vid dörren.
She is standing in line.
Hon står i kö.
Usage: informalContext: Describing a physical position or action.
Note: Can indicate a temporary state or action in a physical context.
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.
Jag är en lärare.
They are at the park.
De är i parken.
We will be late.
Vi kommer att bli sena.
You should be careful.
Du bör vara försiktig.
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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