This is the 4069th most frequent German word.
wäre
"Wäre" is the subjunctive form of "would be" in German.
The word 'wäre' in this sentence is the subjunctive II form of 'sein', representing a hypothetical or wishful situation.
Ich wäre glücklich, wenn ich im Urlaub sein könnte.
I would be happy if I could be on vacation.
Here, 'wäre' sets up a conditional context, imagining a scenario that contrasts with the current state.
Wäre das Wetter besser, könnten wir draußen spielen.
If the weather were better, we could play outside.
In this sentence, 'wäre' is used to express a hypothetical situation or possibility, often implying that the event is unlikely or dependent on conditions.