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be (EN)
helpverbo, verbo

helpverbo “be”

Infinitivo be; mi am'm; vi are're; li is's; preterito were/was; preterita part. been; gerundio being
negative: he isn't, past wasn't; you aren't, past weren't
  1. uzata kun pasintaj participoj de verboj por formi la pasivan voĉon
    The cake was eaten by the children. Another one will be baked by their mom tomorrow.
  2. uzata kun nuntempaj participoj de verboj por formi la daŭran aspekton
    She is running a marathon this weekend. She was preparing for it yesterday.
  3. formala maniero esprimi devon aŭ intencon
    You are to complete your homework before playing video games.

verbo “be”

infinitivo be; mi am'm; vi are're; li is's; pasinte were / was; pasinta part. been; gerundo being
negativa: li "estas" isn't, pasinte wasn't; vi "estas" aren't, pasinte weren't
  1. esti (konektas la subjekton kun substantivo)
    She is a doctor. The animal is a cat.
  2. esti (ligas la subjekton al eco aŭ stato)
    The cat is fluffy. This was quite strange. Helping others is as important as taking care of yourself.
  3. estas ĉeesta aŭ ekzistas
    There is a chance of rain this afternoon.
  4. esti (por esprimi aĝon)
    My sister is 15 years old.
  5. esti (por indiki la nunan tempon)
    It is 10:30 in the morning.
  6. esti (por esprimi la kvanton de tempo post evento)
    It has been five minutes since the last call.
  7. esti (uzata por priskribi veteron)
    It is very windy today.
  8. esti (por indiki pozicion aŭ lokon)
    The keys are in the drawer.
  9. esti (por demandi pri la tempigo de evento)
    When will the concert be?