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εἰμί/eimi

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 or become.
  • This word can mean to exist.
  • This word can mean to happen or take place.
  • This word can mean to be in place or be present.
  • This word can mean to be possible.
  • This word can mean to be alive at a certain time.
  • This word can mean to belong to someone or something.

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