bist
Translation
are (2nd person singular)
Examples
Du bist mein Freund.
You are my friend.
Bist du müde?
Are you tired?
Wo bist du?
Where are you?
Grammar Patterns
((du)) ((predicate nominative)) to be sth. Du bist ein guter Schüler.
((du)) ((adjective)) to be ... Du bist sehr nett.
((Question)) ((du))? Are you ...? Bist du fertig?
Similar Words
Compare: hast (from haben, to have)
Etymology
The 2nd person singular present form of the verb 'sein' (to be). It's an irregular conjugation.
Memory Tips
Memorize the pair: 'ich bin, du bist' (I am, you are). It's a fundamental conjugation in German.