Dutch Word: zijn
English Meaning: 1. to be 2. his 3. to equal

Word Forms: ben, geweest, waren, wees

Example Sentences:

Ik ben Nederlands.
I'm Dutch.
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Ik ben twintig jaar.
I'm twenty years old.
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Hoe oud ben jij?
How old are you?
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Mijn broer is getrouwd.
My brother is married.
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Ik ben leraar.
I'm a teacher.
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Ik ben in Amsterdam geboren.
I was born in Amsterdam.
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Mijn leraar is erg oud.
My teacher is very old.
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