являюсь
yavlyayus
The Russian word for 'am' is являюсь (yavlyayus).
являюсь is used to express identity or status, often in a way that describes what a person is or who they are.
Meaning: before noon (adv)
Which one should you use?
In standard everyday Russian, the present tense of the verb 'to be' is typically omitted entirely. For example, one would say 'Я студент' instead of using a verb to say 'I am a student'.
How does it change in a sentence?
являюсь is the first-person singular present tense of the verb являться, used to express identity or status in a formal manner.
How do you pronounce it?
yavlyayus
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the formal являюсь in casual conversation where the verb 'to be' is usually omitted in the present tense.
Did you know?
- The verb являться shares a root with the word for 'to appear' or 'to manifest'. When you use являюсь, you are essentially saying that you 'manifest as' a certain person or status.
- Using являюсь in a coffee shop or with friends can make you sound like a legal document. It is a heavy, formal verb used for official registries or formal introductions rather than natural speech.
- The verb являться can also mean 'to appear' or 'to show up', meaning Я являюсь could technically be interpreted as 'I am appearing' in certain contexts.
Examples in context
- Только я являюсь кузнецом своей судьбы.Only I am the engineer of my own fate.This sentence shows the use of являюсь to express personal agency.Tatoeba #8977204 by ZegPhig, translation #14051849 by frpzzd
- Тем, кем я сегодня являюсь, я обязан тебе.I owe what I am today to you.This sentence demonstrates expressing gratitude based on one's current identity using являюсь.Tatoeba #3146666 by Inego, translation #250888 by jakov
- Он сделал меня тем, кем я являюсь сегодня.He has made me what I am today.This sentence shows how someone's identity is shaped, using являюсь.Tatoeba #8154570 by marafon, translation #298127 by CM
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Example conversation
Olga and Andrey are discussing their professional roles at a meeting.
- Ольга OlgaЯ являюсь руководителем этого проекта.Ya yavlyayus' rukovoditelem etogo proekta.I am the manager of this project.
- Андрей AndreyПриятно познакомиться, Ольга.Priyatno poznakomitsya, Olga.Nice to meet you, Olga.
- Ольга OlgaА вы кем являетесь в компании?A vy kem yavlyayetes' v kompanii?And who are you in the company?
- Андрей AndreyЯ главный аналитик.Ya glavnyy analitik.I am the chief analyst.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
