Pattern: “I am here” (location + ‘to be’)

A tiny sentence that unlocks location + introductions.

The pattern

Memorize this as a chunk. Then swap one word at a time.

Say it with different places: here / there / at home / at work.
If your language drops ‘to be’ in the present, learn the natural pattern (don’t force English grammar).

Ik ben hier.

I am here.

These are close patterns you can reuse. Read them aloud, then change one word.

Waar woon je?

Where do you live?

Waar woont u?

Where do you live? (formal)

Ik wil water.

I want water.

Ik begrijp het niet.

I don't understand.

Spreek je Engels?

Do you speak English? (informal)

Waar is het toilet?

Where is the toilet?

Build the pattern

I am here.

Your sentence

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Tokens

Mini-quiz

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Which sentence matches “I am here.”?