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 with: hast (from haben, to have)
Etymology
This is the 2nd person singular present tense of 'sein' (to be). It's one of the irregular forms.
Memory Tips
Learn it as a set: 'ich bin, du bist' (I am, you are). This is one of the first and most important conjugations.