VERB
sein/zaɪ̯n/to be
sein is a German verb that means to be. It is pronounced /zaɪ̯n/.
Definitions
1.to exist; to have being(existence)
a.to exist or be present
Ich bin zu Hause.—I am at home.
b.to indicate a state or identity
Er ist Lehrer.—He is a teacher.
2.to be (at a place)(location)
a.to indicate someone's or something's location
Das Buch ist auf dem Tisch.—The book is on the table.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sein" mean in English?
- "sein" means to be. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sein"?
- "sein" is pronounced /zaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "sein"?
- "sein" is a verb in German.
