Some German verbs require the subject or predicate in the nominative case. These are often linking verbs or state verbs.
| German Verb | English Meaning | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| sein | to be | Ich bin müde. → I am tired. |
| werden | to become | Er wird Arzt. → He becomes a doctor. |
| bleiben | to stay/remain | Wir bleiben zu Hause. → We stay at home. |
| heißen | to be called | Sie heißt Anna. → She is called Anna. |
| scheinen | to seem/appear | Das scheint richtig zu sein. → That seems correct. |
| gelten | to be valid | Die Regel gilt für alle. → The rule applies to everyone. |
| erscheinen | to appear | Der Autor erscheint pünktlich. → The author appears on time. |
| passen | to fit/suit | Das Hemd passt mir. → The shirt fits me. |
| dienen | to serve | Dieses Buch dient als Referenz. → This book serves as a reference. |
| genügen | to be enough/sufficient | Das genügt mir. → That is enough for me. |
Ich bin glücklich. → I am happy.
Er wird Lehrer. → He becomes a teacher.
Wir bleiben Freunde. → We remain friends.