vara — to be
vara is the #1 most common word in Swedish, a verb. It means “to be” and is pronounced /²vɑːra/.
#1frequency rank
4.14%of everyday Swedish text
Level 1Beginner 1
Forms of vara
| Form | What it is | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| är | present | am/is/are |
| var | past | was |
| varit | supine | (have) been |
| var | command | be! |
| vara | infinitive | to be |
| vare | subjunctive present | am/is/are |
| vore | subjunctive past | was |
| varande | -ing form | being |
| va | alternative | to be |
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