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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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Where is the registration centre? Wo ist das Registrierungszentrum?
Do you know what Tom’s favorite drink is? Wissen Sie, was Toms Lieblingsgetränk ist?
The demand for rice in Japan is considerable. Die Nachfrage nach Reis ist in Japan beträchtlich.
The paperback version is cheaper. Die Taschenbuchversion ist günstiger.
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom. Schottland ist Teil des Vereinigten Königreichs.
Stress is a crucial aspect of speech. Betonung ist ein entscheidender Aspekt der Sprache.
This modeling clay is too dry. Dieser Modellierungslehm ist zu trocken.
The distinction is not always precise. Die Unterscheidung ist nicht immer eindeutig.
Victory is unlikely, but possible. Ein Sieg ist unwahrscheinlich, aber möglich.
I don’t think that’s a good investment. Ich glaube nicht, dass das eine gute Investition ist.

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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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