How is the word sein translated from German to English

English translation
was
verb

Die Vergangenheitsform von 'sein' bei ich, er, sie, es.

The past form used with I, he, she, it.

Examples with “sein”

See how the word “sein” is used in sentences

  • Sie war zu Hause. — She was at home.

  • Ich war gestern sehr müde. — I was very tired yesterday.

  • War der Laden am Sonntag geöffnet? — Was the shop open on Sunday?

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