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"were" in Dutch

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The Dutch translation for “were” is waren.

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Examples of "were" in use

There are 46 examples of the Dutch word for "were" being used:
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Tom said that all his friends were drunk. Tom zei dat al zijn vrienden dronken waren.
They were playing baseball in the park. Ze waren aan het honkballen in het park.
We were in love. We waren verliefd.
They already got married. Ze waren al getrouwd.
The remaining people were late. De overige mensen waren te laat.
Were my questions difficult? Waren mijn vragen lastig?
They were tired after all the dragging of luggage. Ze waren moe na al het gezeul met de bagage.
We were so excited that we couldn’t sit still. We waren zo opgewonden dat we niet stil konden zitten.
Her little hands were almost completely frozen from cold. Haar handjes waren bijna geheel van de kou verstijfd.
and as soon as they were out of his sight, he dived under the water until the bottom, and when he rose again he was almost beside himself with excitement en zodra deze niet meer te zien waren, dook het onder tot op de grond en toen het weer boven kwam, was het als buiten zich zelf

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All our efforts were in vain.,
All the windows were brightly lit, and it smelled wonderfully of goose roast; because it was New Years Eve.,
All those efforts came to nothing.,
and as soon as they were out of his sight, he dived under the water until the bottom, and when he rose again he was almost beside himself with excitement,
and up there, there was no cold, nor hunger, nor fear, they would be with God,
for they believed themselves to be half the world, and the better half too.,
Her little hands were almost completely frozen from cold.,
How did you know Tom and Mary were the ones who stole your saxophone?,
How were the drawers attached?,
I didn’t know that Tom and John were brothers?,
In August 2013, two associations were still in the running for the operation of the centre.,
It were very large slippers, which only her mother had worn so far, that’s how big they were.,
Lights were shining from every window, and there was a savoury smell of roast goose.,
My efforts were not in vain.,
So now the little girl was walking barefoot, her feet were now red and blue from the cold.,
The answers were the same.,
The columns were made of marble.,
The consequences were devastating.,
The exhibition showcased breathtaking jewelry made by local goldsmiths.,
The loot was so large that they were surprised.
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Leslie Van Ael