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быть

Meaning of are

plural form of be

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EN-UK/ɑː/
EN-US/ɑr/
RU[bɨtʲ]
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are with Russian translation

are usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

They are at home now.

Они сейчас дома.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

We are ready to order.

Мы готовы сделать заказ.

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

are
быть
cook
change
tie
follow
set
remove

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🇬🇧en

форма настоящего времени множественного числа глагола «быть»

A1Very Often

They are happy.

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're

сокращённая форма «are»

A1Very Often

They're ready.

🇬🇧en

форма глагола «быть» для 3-го лица единственного числа

A1Very Often

She is tired.

🇬🇧en

форма глагола «быть» для 1-го лица единственного числа

A1Very Often

I am late.

🇬🇧en

инфинитив глагола «быть»; базовая форма

A1Very Often

I want to be happy.

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What does are mean?

plural form of be

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are is pronounced as /ɑː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

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