Meaning of the word "There are" in English

What does "There are" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

There are

US /ðɛr ɑr/
UK /ðeər ɑː/

Phrase

used to state that something exists or happens

Example:
There are many books on the shelf.
There are no easy solutions to this problem.