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"is" in German

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The German translation for “is” is ist.

Examples of "is" in use

There are 833 examples of the German word for "is" being used:
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it takes some getting used to es ist gewöhnungsbedürftig
Mathematics is my favorite subject. Mathematik ist mein Lieblingsfach.
Nevertheless, the topic is worth discussing. Dennoch ist das Thema eine Diskussion wert.
The castor of my skateboard is broken. Der Rizinus meines Skateboards ist kaputt.
The gamekeeper is responsible for the game. Der Wildhüter ist für das Wild verantwortlich.
The pinstripe is subtle but stylish. Der Nadelstreifen ist dezent, aber stilvoll.
The wall is impenetrable. Die Mauer ist undurchdringlich.
Wine is an alcoholic beverage. Wein ist ein alkoholisches Getränk.
A mention in the footnote is sufficient. Eine Nennung in der Fußnote ist ausreichend.
China is a leading exporter of arms. China ist ein führender Waffenexporteur.

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A fool and his money are soon parted.,
A healthy diet is important for strong bones.,
a liar that is right, that’s true,
A loan for a car is sometimes necessary.,
A mention in the footnote is sufficient.,
A pinstripe is a classic pattern.,
A raven is as black as coal.,
A sink is a container for water.,
A stitch in time saves nine.,
A tortoise is slow.,
A word is divided into syllables.,
Access to supermarkets and other shops is limited.,
Algebra is a branch of mathematics.,
Algeria relies a lot on oil revenue.,
America is beautiful.,
An owl is a bird.,
An owl is on the roof.,
because see how rich life is,
Belgium is not seeded.,
Believe me, it is a turkey egg!
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