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Sein Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Sein" is mainly used as verb meaning "to be", "his" or "its". It is also used as pronoun and noun.
Essential properties of "Sein"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: sein
- Simple past: war
- Participle: gewesen
irregular
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Sein
- Plural: die Seine
Meanings of "Sein" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Indicates existence or presence"
"Sein", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "Indicates the existence or presence of something or someone in a place or situation."
- Translation(s): to be
- Synonym(s): existieren, sich befinden
- Antonym(s): fehlen, verschwinden
- Related word(s): werden, bleiben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich will nicht allein sein.
- Er wird morgen nicht zu Hause sein.
- Das Wetter kann sehr wechselhaft sein.
- Wo möchtest du sein?
2.) "Possessive form of he or it"
"Sein", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.
- Definition: "Possessive form of a male person or a neuter thing."
- Translation(s): his, its
- Synonym(s): ihres, seines
- Related word(s): ihr, sein
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist sein Buch.
- Hast du sein Auto gesehen?
- Sie fand sein Verhalten seltsam.
3.) "State or condition"
"Sein", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "Expresses the state or condition of something or someone."
- Translation(s): to be
- Synonym(s): liegen, sich befinden
- Antonym(s): nicht sein, fehlen
- Related word(s): wirken, erscheinen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Wetter ist heute schön.
- Er ist müde nach der Arbeit.
- Die Tür ist offen.
4.) "Auxiliary in compound tenses"
"Sein", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "Used as an auxiliary verb to form compound tenses."
- Translation(s): to have (as auxiliary)
- Synonym(s): haben, werden
- Related word(s): Haben, Werden
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich bin nach Berlin gefahren.
- Er ist gestern angekommen.
- Wir sind schon um 8 Uhr aufgestanden.
5.) "State of existence"
"Sein", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "The state of existence or reality of something or someone."
- Translation(s): being, existence
- Synonym(s): Existenz, Dasein
- Antonym(s): Nichtsein
- Related word(s): Wesen, Leben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Sein und das Nichts sind philosophische Konzepte.
- Ihr Sein ist geprägt von Kreativität.
- Das Sein ist eine zentrale Frage der Philosophie.