war

Meaning and Usage

war = was

Common Usage:

"Ich war in Berlin." = "I was in Berlin."
"Es war kalt." = "It was cold."

Linguistic Analysis

"War" is the past tense form of the verb "sein" (to be). It has its roots in Old High German and Middle High German.

Comparisons between German and English

The word "war" translates to "was" in English, representing the past tense of the verb "to be."

Cultural Context

The use of "war" is crucial for expressing past actions, states, or conditions in German.

Example Sentences

"Sie war müde." = "She was tired."
"Es war ein schöner Tag." = "It was a beautiful day."

Memory Tips

Associate "war" with the English word "was" to remember its meaning and usage.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: gewesen (been), warst (were), waren (were)