beingnoun
beings
pl
UK
/ˈbiːɪŋ/
US
/ˈbiːɪŋ/
Translations
The alien being was unlike anything we had ever seen.
Инопланетное существо было не похоже ни на что из того, что мы когда-либо видели.
Philosophers often discuss the nature of being.
Философы часто обсуждают природу бытия.
Additional translations
Definitions
The nature or essence of a person.
Her being was filled with kindness and compassion.
A living creature or entity.
The forest is home to many mysterious beings.
Existence or the state of existing.
The philosopher pondered the meaning of being.
beverb

being

Gerund

was
Past Simple
been
Past Participle
being
Gerund
UK
/biː/
US
/bi/
(auxiliary / non-auxiliary)
Translations
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
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.