is
word · lemma: be
/ˈɪz/, /ɪz/
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/ˈɪz/
IZ
Definition
The third person singular present tense of the verb 'be', used to describe or identify someone or something, or to indicate existence.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and essential verb. Only used in third person singular in present simple tense. Often contracted with pronouns (e.g., "he's," "she's"). Forms the basis for questions and negatives using auxiliary 'is' (Is he? He is not).
Spanish: es - estáPortuguese (BR): é - estáPortuguese (PT): é - estáChinese (Simplified): 是Chinese (Traditional): 是Hindi: हैArabic: يكون - هوBengali: হচ্ছে - হয় - আছেRussian: является - естьJapanese: です - であるVietnamese: làKorean: 이다 - 있습니다Turkish: -dır - -dir - -tur - -tir - vardırUrdu: ہےIndonesian: adalah - merupakan
Example Sentences
She is my friend.
basic
He is happy today.
basic
This book is interesting.
basic
Where is the nearest station?
natural
It is raining outside.
natural
The problem is we don’t have enough time.
natural