bin
The English word 'am' is translated as bin in German.
Meaning: before noon (adv)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form bin is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb sein (to be).
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the English word 'am' instead of the German bin when attempting to say 'I am'.
Did you know?
- German uses bin in the present perfect tense to describe movement, such as 'I have gone' being expressed as ich bin gegangen, which literally translates to 'I am gone'.
- The Proto-Indo-European root behind bin is *bʰew-, which connects the word 'am' to the idea of life and growth.
Examples in context
- Ich bin in Rom.I am in Rome.This sentence shows how to use bin to express being in a location.Tatoeba #2132969 by Sirio60, translation #2133023 by CN
- Wie alt bin ich?How old am I?This sentence shows how to use bin when asking about one's own age.Tatoeba #862957 by samueldora, translation #862907 by cris
- Ich bin im Haus.I am in the house.This sentence shows how to use bin to express being inside a location.Tatoeba #1169478 by Vortarulo, translation #256502 by CK
- Ich bin zu Hause.I am at home.
- Bin im Fitnessstudio.I am at the gym.
- Ich befinde mich am Flughafen.I am at the airport.
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Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are discussing their schedule for a meeting.
- JulianIch bin am Vormittag schon fertig.I am already finished before noon.
- HannahKann ich dich dann besuchen?Can I visit you then?
- JulianJa, ich bin am Vormittag zu Hause.Yes, I am at home before noon.
- HannahSuper, dann sehen wir uns.Great, then we will see each other.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
