am
word
/ˈæm/, /ˈeɪˈɛm/
AM, AY-EM
[e̞m]
EM
Definition
The first-person singular form of the verb 'to be' used to describe existence or identity, as in 'I am happy.'
Usage & Nuances
Used only with ‘I’ in the present tense. Commonly confused by learners with ‘is’ or ‘are’. It is a linking verb and required for forming sentences about identity or state.
Spanish: soy - estoyPortuguese (BR): sou - estouPortuguese (PT): sou - estouChinese (Simplified): 是 - 在Chinese (Traditional): 是 - 在Hindi: हूँ (hū̃)Arabic: أكونBengali: আমিRussian: естьJapanese: ですVietnamese: làKorean: 이다Turkish: -im -ım -um -ümUrdu: ہوںIndonesian: adalah
Example Sentences
I am a student.
basic
I am happy today.
basic
I am in the kitchen now.
basic
I am really tired after work.
natural
I am not sure if I can come.
natural
I am glad you came to the party.
natural