be

كَانَ (موجودًا)‏ \ be: (used for describing): John is a boy. The dog is under the table.. exist: to be; have life: Nobody can exit without food. The cause of the trouble no longer exists. lie: to be; be found: The ship was lying in harbour. Nobody knew where the money lay hidden. used to: showing a past fact: He used to be very fat. There used to be a post office here, (was).