# ἐνίστημι/enistēmi
This word describes a situation or how something is. It is a verb. However, it is not an action. 
* This word can mean to be present. This is used to talk about something that is happening right now. to be near.
* This word can mean to be imminent. This is used to talk about something that will happen soon.

**Advice to translators**: This type of verb describes a state of being.