Etymology

From , from . The paradigm of "to be" has been since the time of Proto-Germanic a synthesis of three originally distinct verb stems. The infinitive form "to be" is from . The words "is" and "are" are both derived from Lastly, the past forms starting with "w-" such as "was" and "were" are from .

Verb

is

1. He is a doctor. He retired some time ago.

   Should he do the task, it is vital that you follow him.

See also

• am
• are
• art
• be

• been
• beest
• being
• was

• wast
• were
• wert