Translations

beverb
was
Past Simple
been
Past Participle
being
Gerund
UK
/biː/
US
/bi/
(auxiliary / non-auxiliary)
быть(глагол-связка)
I want to be a doctor.
Я хочу быть врачом.
существовать(глагол действия)
The Universe has no explanation: it just is.
У Вселенной нет объяснения: она просто существует.

Definitions

beverb
To exist or live.
I think, therefore I am.
To take place; occur.
The meeting will be at 3 PM.
To occupy a place or position.
The keys are on the table.
To have a specified quality or characteristic.
She is very talented.
To belong to a specified class or group.
He is a doctor.
To express a state or condition.
I am feeling happy today.