The English verb be translates as “to be”. It is irregular: some of its forms don't follow the default pattern. It is one of the 25 most frequent verbs in this collection.
The forms of be
The core forms of be are: third person is, present participle being, past simple was / were, past participle been. Because it is irregular, at least one of these is not what the regular rule would predict.
be in a sentence
In a sentence, be looks like this: She is a doctor at the city hospital.. The example shows the context the form turns up in.
Tenses and CEFR levels
This page lists 4 tenses and moods of be, grouped by CEFR level. The third person (A1) is free to practise in Verboteca; Premium opens every tense and mood up to the advanced levels.
FAQ
What does “be” mean in English?
be means “to be”.
Is be regular or irregular?
be is an irregular English verb: some of its forms don't follow the regular pattern.
