Ist
Is
Language note: A simple verb form of 'sein' (to be) used frequently.
Culture note: Verb placement is important in German sentence structure.
Context: To say this is your coffee.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ist
[ist]
is
Third person singular present of 'to be'.
Der Kaffee ist heiß.
The coffee is hot.
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