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быть

are

Meaning of быть

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Russian[bɨtʲ]
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быть with English translation

быть usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

They are at home now.

Они сейчас дома.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

We are ready to order.

Мы готовы сделать заказ.

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быть belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

бытьare
готовитьcook
менятьchange
завязыватьtie
следоватьfollow
убиратьremove
ощущатьсяfeel

быть synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between быть / находиться / являться / существовать / иметься / называться

🇷🇺Russian
быть

the most general meaning of existence or being; close to English be

A1Very Often

They want to be together.

Они хотят быть вместе.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
находиться

to be located in a place; indicates location

A2Very Often

The keys are on the table.

Ключи находятся на столе.

Я
🇷🇺Russian
являться

to be something in essence or by status; often formal/bookish

A2Often

He is the company director.

Он является директором компании.

🇷🇺Russian

to exist in reality; about existence itself, not a state

A2Often

There are many languages in the world.

В мире существует много языков.

И
🇷🇺Russian
иметься

to be available or present; often impersonal

A2Often

We have the necessary information.

У нас имеется необходимая информация.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
называться

to be called by a certain name or term

A1Often

This city is called Kazan.

Этот город называется Казань.

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быть translation: are. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce быть

[bɨtʲ]

быть translation

are

быть examples

They are at home now.

быть transcription

[bɨtʲ]

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They are at home now. Translation: Они сейчас дома.

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