AUXILIARY VERB
sein/zaɪ̯n/to be
sein is a German auxiliary verb that means to be. It is pronounced /zaɪ̯n/.
Definitions
1.used as the second person singular present tense form of 'sein' (to be)(auxiliary, present tense 2nd person singular)
a.used for statements or questions about identity, state, age, location, etc. addressed to 'du'
Du bist müde.—You are tired.
b.used in existential or descriptive sentences with 'du'
Bist du Lehrer?—Are you a teacher?
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sein" mean in English?
- "sein" means to be. It is a German auxiliary verb.
- How do you pronounce "sein"?
- "sein" is pronounced /zaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "sein"?
- "sein" is a auxiliary verb in German.
