How to Pronounce "sind"
word
ˈsɪnd
SIND
bˈiː
bee
Definition
The German word "sind" means "are" in English, the plural form of the verb "to be." It is used to describe what a group of people or things are.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪnd
British English
bˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIND
UK
bee
Listen in Context
In German, "wir sind Freunde" means "we are friends."
"Sie sind Ärzte" means "They are doctors."
Use sind with "wir" and "sie" for plurals in German.
People often mix up sind and ist when learning German.