zij waren Learn Unstarted Literal Breakdown Recording English Dutch Learn they zij Learn were waren Learn Summary The Dutch translation for “they were” is zij waren. The Dutch, zij waren, can be broken down into 2 parts:"they" (zij) and "were" (waren). Practice Lesson "they were" Practice (3) Lesson Learn Lesson words they, were etc. View all lesson words Lesson phrases they were etc. View all lesson phrases Themed Courses Miscellaneous 8 Part of Speech Courses Verbs (all parts) 2 Pronouns 3 Acknowledgements Audio voice156