Summary
The Dutch translation for “were” is waren.
Examples of "were" in use
There are 46 examples of the Dutch word for "were" being used:
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The consequences were devastating. |
De gevolgen waren verwoestend. |
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All our efforts were in vain. |
Al onze inspanningen waren zinloos. |
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and up there, there was no cold, nor hunger, nor fear, they would be with God |
en daar boven was noch koude, noch honger, noch angst, zij waren bij God |
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for they believed themselves to be half the world, and the better half too. |
want zij dachten, dat zij de helft waren, en verreweg de beste helft |
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They were bright white and had long, flexible necks: they were swans |
Zij waren spierwit en hadden lange, buigzame halzen: het waren zwanen |
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Thousands of lights were burning upon the green branches and coloured pictures, like those she had seen in the show-windows, looking down upon her. |
Duizenden lichten brandden er op de groene takken, en bonte prenten, zoals die, welke er voor de winkelramen te zien waren, zagen op haar neer. |
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They had gone out. |
Ze waren uitgegaan. |
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the torches were blown out |
de toortsen waren uitgewaaid |
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The columns were made of marble. |
De zuilen waren gemaakt van marmer. |
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The hills were covered with snow. |
De heuvels waren bedekt met sneeuw. |
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