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to be
01
vara, bli
used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations
Linking Verb: to be [adj] | to be sb/sth | to be to do sth
Example
Today is her birthday.
Sarah is a talented artist.
The movie was entertaining.
1.1
vara, blir
used for saying what something is made of
Linking Verb: to be particular constituent parts or material
Example
The cake is three layers of deliciousness.
Is your table solid wood?
The building is a mix of brick and concrete.
1.2
vara, blir
to express equality between things
Linking Verb: to be sth
Example
Two plus two is four.
Let y be the product of p and q.
Seventy divided by ten is seven.
1.3
kosta, vara
used for talking about the cost of something
Linking Verb: to be a particular price
Example
' What 's the price of the coffee machine?'
The tomatoes are $ 2 per pound.
' How much are these earrings? ' ' They 're $ 30 each.'
1.4
vara, äga
used for indicating who owns something or who it is meant for
Linking Verb: to be for sb | to be someone's
Example
The car in the driveway is Mary 's; the other one is mine.
This book is for Tim.
The keys on the table are yours; I found them in the living room.
1.5
vara, betydde
used for indicating how great the importance of something is to someone
Linking Verb: to be sth | to be [adj]
Example
Family was everything to me.
Success is nothing without fulfillment in one's personal life.
Honesty is everything in a healthy relationship.
02
ske, äga rum
to happen or take place
Intransitive: to be somewhere | to be point in time
Example
The graduation ceremony will be in the auditorium.
The annual festival is in July.
The conference is at the convention center next month.
03
vara, existera
to have an existence
Linking Verb: to be sb/sth
Example
Is there a solution to this complex problem?
There 's a rumor circulating about the new project.
There 's an interesting story behind that old painting.
Example
Once upon a time, there was a little cottage in the woods.
The park is across the street.
There 's an ancient castle on top of the hill.
3.2
vara, existera
to have a presence
Intransitive: to be somewhere
Example
Is there a doctor in the house?
There is a teacher in the classroom helping students with their assignments.
Is there a leader among us who can guide the discussion?
04
vara, bli
used for talking about time
Linking Verb: to be a specific time | to be [adj]
Example
It 's five minutes past nine.
It was early morning when the ceremony started.
It 's midnight, and the city is quiet.
05
vara, bli
used for talking about the weather
Linking Verb: to be [adj]
Example
It is sunny and warm at the beach today.
Why is it so foggy near the mountains?
It was cloudy this morning.
06
ha varit, vara
used in the perfect tenses to mean to go or visit
Intransitive: to be somewhere
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
She has n't been to the museum since it reopened.
We 've never been to Asia, but we'd love to visit someday.
6.1
ha varit, vara
used in the perfect tenses to mean to come or visit
Intransitive
Example
The plumber has been to repair the leaky faucet.
Has the cleaning service been to tidy up the house?
Has the delivery person been to drop off the package?
07
vara, säga
used to express what someone has said
Example
She was all, " I ca n't believe you did n't tell me about the party! "
When I suggested a road trip, he was like, " That sounds amazing! "
During the meeting, the manager was like, " We need to improve our efficiency. "
08
vara, bli
(auxiliary) used with the present participle form of a verb in forming progressive tenses
Example
She is working on a new project.
We will be waiting for you at the airport.
They are discussing the upcoming event.
8.1
vara, bliva
(auxiliary) used with the past participle form of a verb when forming the passive voice
Example
The book was read by thousands of people.
The decision was made by the committee.
The movie will be released next month.
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