werden
Summary
The Dutch translation for “were” is werden.See also
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Englishto become | Dutchworden | Learn |
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Englishbecome (plural) | Dutchworden | Learn |
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Englishbecomes (3rd person singular) | Dutchwordt | Learn |
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Englishis (passive) | Dutchwordt | Learn |
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Englishbecame | Dutchwerd | Learn |
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Englishwere | Dutchwaren | Learn |
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Englishwere | Dutchwas | Learn |
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Englishbecome | Dutchword | Learn |
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Englishis becoming (2nd and 3rd person singular) | Dutchwordt | Learn |
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Englisham (passive) | Dutchword | Learn |
Examples of "were" in use
There are 16 examples of the Dutch word for "were" being used:| Recording | English | Dutch | Learn |
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EnglishHis convictions were overturned. | DutchZijn veroordelingen werden herroepen. | Learn |
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EnglishThe envoys were treated with respect. | DutchDe gezanten werden met respect behandeld. | Learn |
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EnglishWe were led by experienced guides. | DutchWe werden op sleeptouw genomen door ervaren gidsen. | Learn |
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EnglishThe crossbeams were replaced during the renovation. | DutchDe dwarsbalken werden vervangen tijdens de renovatie. | Learn |
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EnglishThe items were found neat and tidy. | DutchDe spullen werden netjes en opgeruimd aangetroffen. | Learn |
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EnglishThe missing parts were found in the box. | DutchDe ontbrekende onderdelen werden in de doos gevonden. | Learn |
