være — to be
være is the #1 most common word in Danish, a verb. It means “to be” and is pronounced /ˈvɛːʁə/.
#1frequency rank
3.67%of everyday Danish text
Level 1Beginner 1
Forms of være
| Form | What it is | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| er | present | am/is/are |
| var | past | was |
| være | infinitive | to be |
| væres | infinitive · passive | |
| væres | present · passive | |
| vær | command | be! |
| værende | -ing form | being |
| væren | past participle | been |
| vare | alternative | to be |
| vere | alternative | to be |
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