Sentence examples of "ist" in German with translation "be"

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Tom ist misstrauisch gegenüber Europäern. Tom is suspicious of Europeans.
Das Buch ist sehr klein. This book is very small.
Sie ist eine hervorragende Dichterin. She is an outstanding poet.
Ist ein Arzt unter uns? Is there a doctor in the house?
Das Abendessen ist fertig, Vater. Dinner is ready, Father.
Mein neues Kleid ist rot. My new dress is red.
Wie lang ist die Brücke? How long is the bridge?
Tom ist für die Waffenkontrolle. Tom is in favor of gun control.
Mein Lieblingstanz ist der Tango. My favorite dance is the tango.
Er ist ein gutaussehender Mann. He is a handsome man.
Wo ist dein Freund her? Where is your friend from?
Dieses Buch ist ganz neu. This book is very new.
Die Hose ist zu groß. These trousers are too large.
Ist der Fisch noch lebendig? Is this fish still alive?
Das Leben ist nicht gerecht. Life isn't fair.
Ein Haiku ist eine Gedichtform. A haiku is one type of poem.
Geben ist seliger denn nehmen. It is more blessed to give than to receive.
John ist mein bester Freund. John is my best friend.
Unschuld ist eine schöne Sache. Innocence is a beautiful thing.
Mein Großvater ist sehr gesund. My grandfather is very healthy.
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