Sein
Be
Language note: The basic verb 'to be', essential for sentence structure.
Culture note: Mastering 'sein' is key to forming correct sentences in German.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sein
[zine]
To be
The most basic verb in English and German, used to indicate existence or a state of being.
Er möchte ein guter Fahrer sein.
He wants to be a good driver.
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