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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 90 examples of the German word for "was" being used:
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The implication was clear. Die Implikation war klar.
It was a cowardly attempt. Es war ein feiger Versuch.
Tom was slightly confused. Tom war etwas verwirrt.
Yanni was always positive. Yanni war immer positiv.
He went there in person. Er war persönlich dort.
The absence was unexpected. Die Abwesenheit war unerwartet.
The consternation was clearly noticeable. Die Bestürzung war deutlich spürbar.
The scene was truly breathtaking. Die Szene war wirklich atemberaubend.
The exhibition was very interesting. Die Ausstellung war sehr interessant.
The lawyer’s argument was strong. Die Argumentation des Anwalts war überzeugend.

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And whose idea was that?,
Grandmother was completely alone.,
He was exceptionally polite.,
He was once here.,
He was red with anger.,
He went there in person.,
Her claim was incorrect.,
His argument was convincing.,
His commitment was sincere.,
His deportation was inevitable.,
His downfall was inevitable.,
His father was a carpenter.,
His reputation was ruined.,
How long was I unconscious?,
I cared about him.,
I was,
I was absolutely amazed.,
I was skiing.,
I was somewhere else.,
I was suspicious.
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