were

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

Translation

v. verleden tijd van zijn

Phrases & Collocations

they were

zij waren

we were

wij waren

you were

jij was

it were

het was

they weren't

zij waren niet

we weren't

wij waren niet

you weren't

jij was niet

were there

waren er

where were

waar waren

Example Sentences

they were happy to see each other again.

ze waren blij elkaar weer te zien.

we were excited about the upcoming event.

we waren enthousiast over het aankomende evenement.

the books were scattered all over the floor.

de boeken lagen overal op de vloer.

she said they were planning a trip next month.

ze zei dat ze volgend maand een reis plantten.

there were many challenges to overcome.

er waren veel uitdagingen om te overwinnen.

the children were playing in the park.

de kinderen speelden in het park.

he thought they were the best team in the league.

hij dacht dat ze het beste team in de competitie waren.

we were surprised by the sudden change in weather.

we waren verrast door de plotselinge verandering van het weer.

there were several options available to us.

er waren verschillende opties beschikbaar voor ons.

the results were better than we expected.

de resultaten waren beter dan we hadden verwacht.

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