waren Learn Unstarted Summary The German translation for “were” is waren. Examples of "were" in use There are 28 examples of the German word for "were" being used: Recording English German Learn We were just being honest. Wir waren einfach nur ehrlich. Learn We were aware of what was going on. Wir waren uns bewusst, was vor sich ging. Learn We happened to be on the same train. Wir waren zufällig im selben Zug. Learn The consequences were devastating. Die Folgen waren verheerend. Learn Every effort was in vain. Alle Bemühungen waren vergeblich. Learn the clouds were full of hail and snow die Wolken waren voller Hagel und Schnee Learn All our efforts were in vain. Alle unsere Bemühungen waren vergeblich. Learn everyone was tense alle waren angespannt Learn The columns were made of marble. Die Säulen waren aus Marmor. Learn How much were the expenses? Wie hoch waren die Ausgaben? Learn Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Next page Next › Last page Last » Practice Lesson "were" Practice (23) Lesson Learn Lesson words were etc. View all lesson words Lesson phrases All our efforts were in vain., All those efforts came to nothing., Almost everyone was late., Every effort was in vain., everyone was moody and short-tempered, everyone was tense, His appearances were sporadic., How much were the expenses?, My efforts were not in vain., The answers were the same., The columns were made of marble., The consequences were devastating., The hills were covered with snow., they were, They were not home., we were, We were in love., We were just being honest., were leaving, Were my questions difficult? etc. View all lesson phrases Themed Courses Miscellaneous 12 Part of Speech Courses Verbs 4 Acknowledgements Audio Google text-to-speech