Hello, learners! Today we'll explore the crucial German phrase Du bist, which translates to "you are" in English. Du means "you" and is used for close friends, family, or children, indicating an informal context. Bist is the form of the verb sein (to be) that corresponds to du. Together, Du bist means "You are." For example: Du bist nett (You are nice) or Du bist jung (You are young). To ask a question, like Bist du Student? (Are you a student?), bist moves to the beginning. Practice using this phrase in informal settings, and you'll master it in no time!