German Word · Intermediate
sein
forms the present perfect and past perfect tenses of certain verbs
Pronunciation: /zaɪ̯n/
Meaning
forms the present perfect and past perfect tenses of certain verbs
Example
Er ist alt geworden.
He has become old.
Practice tips
- Practice sein out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.