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być

[ˈbɨjt͡ʃ]

verb

LanguageUpper Sorbian

Meaning
  1. to be
  2. forms compound past tense
  3. A fundamental verb used to describe existence or identity.
Examples

Sym redaktor Wikisłownika.

I'm a Wiktionary editor.

Pronunciationˈbɨjt͡ʃ

Part of speechverb

Usage noteThis is a highly irregular verb.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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