How is the word быть translated from Russian to English

English translation
be
verb

Существовать или находиться где-либо.

To exist or to be somewhere.

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  • Он хочет быть рядом с семьёй. — He wants to be near his family.

  • В этом здании должен быть запасной выход. — There must be an emergency exit in this building.

  • Кто должен быть в офисе после обеда? — Who has to be in the office after lunch?

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