How is the word Были translated from Russian to English

English translation
Have been
verb

Используется с глаголом, чтобы показать действие или состояние, продолжающееся до сих пор

Used with a verb to show an action or state continuing until now

Examples with “Были”

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  • Я ждал уже час. — I have been waiting for an hour.

  • Ты учился всю ночь? — Have you been studying all night?

  • Она работает здесь с прошлого года. — She has been working here since last year.

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