Dutch · word
ben
am
/bɛn/auxiliary
Meanings
- auxiliary · A1
Used with an adjective, noun, or location to describe who or what the subject is or what condition they are in.
Ik ben erg moe vandaag.
- auxiliary · A2
Used as an auxiliary verb with a past participle to form the present perfect tense.
Ik ben gisteren naar Amsterdam gegaan.
Appears in 5 scenarios
Say you feel sickTell someone that you are not feeling well today. Say you are lostTell a local or an officer that you need directions. Cancel an appointmentExplain that you cannot make it to your scheduled meeting. Describe your typical weekendShare what you normally do on your days off. Describe cold symptomsTell the pharmacist about your cough and ask for medicine.
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