I am vs you are

The phrases 'I am' and 'you are' are both correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am' is used when referring to oneself, while 'you are' is used when addressing someone else. They are not directly comparable as they serve different grammatical functions.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1028 views

I am

The phrase 'I am' is correct and commonly used in English when referring to oneself.

Use 'I am' when talking about yourself or stating your identity or characteristics.

Examples:

I am a student.
I am happy.
I am going to the store.

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I am Pennywise, the Dancing Clown.
I am innocent of all your sufferings.
I am studying Beverly Hills zoning law.
I am considering dating your dad.
I am Pathfinder Neeyala, commanding research vessel Rado Slana.
I am supposed to love her.
I am good at reading people.
I am very grateful for this flexibility.
Confession... I am your union rep.
I am a little bit jealous.
I am so proud of you, Alak.
I am broadcasting on all AM frequencies.
I am a Diplomatic Corps trainee.
I am a successful married mother.
I am former communist named Petrov.
I am simply ending our patient-psychiatrist relationship.
I am vacuuming because I am a responsible member of my...
I am already satisfied with what I am having now.
I am Turkish, I am right, I am hardworking.
I am quick, I am brave and I am lucky.

you are

The phrase 'you are' is correct and commonly used in English when addressing someone else.

Use 'you are' when talking to someone and describing their identity or characteristics.

Examples:

You are my friend.
You are so kind.
You are going to love this.

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Felicino, finally you are here.
Mother left you because you are impossible.
Stay where you are until notified.
But you are ill, Lucrezia.Describe your illness.
Inspector Dillon accepted your credentials because you are effective.
Citizen, you are outdoors after legal curfews.
Everyone please remain where you are.
Starting now, you are an administrative assistant.
Doesn't matter where you are anyway.
But you are a world-renowned biblical scholar.
And you are particularly striking when you are angry.
Now I understand why you are the way you are.
When you are there you are just immersed in this wonderful environment.
Then you are important person for me.
However you are terrestrial Though divine.
But you are jeopardizing your recovery.
And you are my smartest and handsomest buyer.
His feelings towards you are very warm.
Your girlfriend is wondering where you are.
Well, we know which one you are.

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