German Word: waren
English Meaning: were

Word Forms: war'n

Example Sentences:

Die Verbrecher waren in sein Haus eingebrochen, während er für drei Monate weg war.
The criminals had broken into his house while he was away for three months.
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Seine Verletzungen waren lebensbedrohlich.
His injuries were life-threatening.
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Die Rebellen waren bis an die Zähne bewaffnet.
The rebels were armed to the teeth.
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Auf der Hochzeit waren seine Eltern, sowie auch seine Exfrau.
His parents were at the wedding as well as his ex-wife.
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Bei den alten Ägyptern waren Mistkäfer heilig.
The ancient Egyptians regarded dung beetles as sacred.
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Einige Angaben in seiner Bewerbung waren erfunden.
Some details in his application were made-up.
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Die Folgen dieser Entscheidung waren katastrophal.
The consequences of this decision were disastrous.
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