wir sind
The English phrase "we are" is translated into German as wir sind.
wir sind is the first-person plural present tense of the verb to be. The construction Wir sind… is commonly used in combination with a specific profession, title or role.
Did you know?
- In some German dialects, especially in the south, speakers may use mir sind instead of wir sind in casual conversation.
- The spelling of sind likely changed from the Middle High German sint because the combination of 'nd' is much more common in the German language than 'nt'.
- The word sind is part of one of the most irregular verbs in German, meaning its form changes more drastically than almost any other verb in the language.
Examples in context
- Wir sind im Wald.We are in the forest.This sentence is useful for locating a group in a setting using wir sind.Tatoeba #1098357 by mhr, translation #1098356 by cntrational
- Wir sind fast da.We are almost there.This sentence is useful for expressing how close a group is to a destination using wir sind.Tatoeba #2075069 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3733395 by CK
- Wir sind bei dir.We are with you.This sentence is useful for expressing being in someone's company using wir sind.Tatoeba #6624817 by Felixjp, translation #2549437 by CK
- Wir sind sehr erfreut, Ihnen unsere neue Kollektion vorzustellen.We are delighted to introduce our new collection to you.
- Wir sind die Geschäftsleitung.We are the management team.
- Wir sind bereit für den Urlaub!We are ready for vacation!
- Wir alle sind Fans von deiner Musik.We all are fans of your music.
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Example conversation
Two friends are at a cafe deciding what to order.
- FelixWir sind noch nicht bereit.We are not ready yet.
- SarahIst alles okay bei euch?Is everything okay with you two?
- FelixJa, wir sind nur noch unschlüssig.Yes, we are just still undecided.
- SarahKein Problem, nehmt euch Zeit.No problem, take your time.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sind, wir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
