No. 2,670 in Polish
byæ
"Być" means "to be" in English.
In a sentence
Być może pójdę na spacer.
Maybe I will go for a walk.
Here, 'być' is used in the phrase 'być może,' which means 'maybe,' demonstrating its usage to express possibility.
Chciałbym być lekarzem.
I would like to be a doctor.
In this sentence, 'być' is an infinitive verb meaning 'to be,' used to express a desired state or occupation.
Czy chciałbyś być moim przyjacielem?
Would you like to be my friend?
Here, 'być' is also an infinitive, used in a question form to inquire about someone's willingness to establish a relationship.
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