How is the word быть translated from Russian to English

Существовать или обладать свойством.

To exist or to have a quality.

verb
English translation
to be

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  • Быть счастливым — уже довольно. To be happy is enough.

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How is “быть” translated from Russian?
“быть” translates into English as “to be”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “быть” mean?
Meaning of “быть”: Существовать или обладать свойством. In English — “to be”.
What part of speech is “быть”?
“быть” is a verb.
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