The verb "to be" in Livonian can be used to create simple declarative sentences such as "I am a teacher." or "The cat is red." Below the verb is conjugated in the present, past, and present perfect tenses. To express the future tense, a separate verb, , is used, which is conjugated at the end of this section.

Present Tense

Present Tense (negative)

Past Tense

Past Tense (negative)

Present Perfect Tense

Future Tense

The future tense of "to be" is expressed using the present tense conjugation of the verb , given below.