General Bihari:
* हैं (hain) - This is the most common way to say "are" in Bihari, used for plural subjects or "you" in the formal sense.
* हउआ (hau'a) - This is the common way to say "are" in Bihari for the singular "you" (informal).
Specific Bihari dialects:
* Magadhi: "हैं" (hain) is common, but you might also hear "छी" (chhi) for "are" in this dialect.
* Maithili: In Maithili, "हैं" (hain) is used, but "छी" (chhi) is more common in some areas.
* Bhojpuri: "हैं" (hain) is the standard, but "हउआ" (hau'a) is also frequently used.
Examples:
* They are happy. - ऊ लोग हैं खुश। (Oo log hain khush.)
* You are a student. - तुम्हें हैं एक छात्र। (Tumhen hain ek chhatra.)
* Are you well? - तू हउआ ठीक बा? (Tu hau'a theek ba?)
It's important to note that these are just some general examples, and the specific word and pronunciation can vary significantly depending on the region and the speaker's dialect.