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"was" in German

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The German translation for “was” is war.

Examples of "was" in use

There are 184 examples of the German word for "was" being used:
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The commotion about the painting was huge. Die Aufregung um das Gemälde war riesig.
The gangplank was slippery due to the rain. Die Gangway war durch den Regen rutschig.
The result was rather disappointing. Das Ergebnis war eher enttäuschend.
The situation felt uncomfortable for everyone. Die Situation war für alle unangenehm.
Was that decision overdone? War diese Entscheidung übertrieben?
The awarding of the title was deserved. Die Verleihung des Titels war verdient.
The thrilling finale was breathtaking. Das spannende Finale war atemberaubend.
The eviction of the tenant was unlawful. Die Kündigung des Mieters war rechtswidrig.
She was hungry enough to eat anything. Sie war so hungrig, dass sie alles hätte essen können.
when I was on my father’s garden path als ich auf dem Gartenweg meines Vaters war

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And then another bang was heard.,
And what was more beautiful to see,
And whose idea was that?,
But you said it was today!,
Didn’t you know Tom was married?,
Everyone saw that I was embarrassed.,
for it was New Year’s Eve,
Grandmother was completely alone.,
He felt somewhat disappointed by the outcome.,
He had always been a bit of an oddball.,
he made more noise than was wise,
He turned out to be exceptionally gifted.,
He was a great admirer of Albert Einstein.,
He was a very wise, rich and powerful king.,
he was angry that I hadn’t done it,
He was exceptionally polite.,
He was just behind me.,
He was not aware of the danger.,
He was once here.,
He was present at the meeting.
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