Be - translation, pronunciation and examples
be
exist or happen
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When to use be
быть здесь
быть там
быть готовым
опаздывать
быть правым
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the basic verb for existence, identity, or state
to have real existence; focus on being real rather than on a state
to continue in the same state, place, or condition
to continue to be in a place or state, often without changing
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be synonyms
What's the difference between be / exist / remain / stay
the basic verb for existence, identity, or state
I am happy.
Я счастлив.
Do aliens exist?
Существуют ли инопланетяне?
Please remain seated.
Пожалуйста, оставайтесь на местах.
Stay here.
Останься здесь.
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How to pronounce be and what this word means
be translation: быть. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce be
/biː/
be translation
быть
be examples
I want to be happy.
be transcription
/biː/, /bi/
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be meaning: what does it mean?
exist or happen
be pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
be is pronounced as /biː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
be definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I want to be happy. Translation: Я хочу быть счастливым.
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