were

[US]/wɜː/
[UK]/wɜr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. Vergangenheit von sein

Phrases & Collocations

they were

sie waren

we were

wir waren

you were

du warst

it were

es war

they weren't

sie waren nicht

we weren't

wir waren nicht

you weren't

du warst nicht

were there

waren da?

where were

wo waren?

Example Sentences

they were happy to see each other again.

Sie freuten sich, einander wiederzusehen.

we were excited about the upcoming event.

Wir waren begeistert von der bevorstehenden Veranstaltung.

the books were scattered all over the floor.

Die Bücher lagen überall auf dem Boden verstreut.

she said they were planning a trip next month.

Sie sagte, sie planen für nächsten Monat eine Reise.

there were many challenges to overcome.

Es gab viele Herausforderungen zu bewältigen.

the children were playing in the park.

Die Kinder spielten im Park.

he thought they were the best team in the league.

Er dachte, sie seien das beste Team in der Liga.

we were surprised by the sudden change in weather.

Wir waren von der plötzlichen Wetteränderung überrascht.

there were several options available to us.

Es gab mehrere Optionen, die uns zur Verfügung standen.

the results were better than we expected.

Die Ergebnisse waren besser als erwartet.

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