No. 5,302 in German
be
The word "be" is not a standalone word in standard German; it is often a prefix in verbs like "beginnen" (to begin) or "besuchen" (to visit).
In a sentence
Sein oder Nichtsein, das ist hier die Frage.
To be or not to be, that is the question.
Usage here is as the infinitive 'sein' to indicate the verb 'to be'.
Ich bin glücklich.
I am happy.
Usage here is as the first person singular conjugation of 'sein' indicating a state of being.
Es wird wichtig sein, rechtzeitig zu kommen.
It will be important to arrive on time.
Usage of 'sein' as part of a future construct using 'wird' suggesting that it 'will be'.
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