Category: Common VerbsPart of speech: verbDifficulty: Common
Være
/Være/Roman
English meaning: To be
Definition
The verb used to link a subject with what it is.
Example
“Jeg er lærer.”
In English: “I am a teacher.”
Another example: “Hvor er du henne lige nu?”
Usage — When, Where & How
The fundamental copula 'to be', one of the most common verbs in Danish; used in all registers to link a subject with a description, identity or location.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Være' comes from the Old Norse 'verða', meaning 'to become'. It has remained a fundamental verb in the Danish language, indicating existence.
Common Collocations
- være glad
- være hjemme
- være enig
- at være eller ikke at være
- være sammen
Word Forms
at være; nutid: er; datid: var; tillægsform: været
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