waren

Meaning and Usage

The word "waren" is the past tense form of the verb "sein" (to be) in the first and third person plural. It means "were" in English and is used to indicate a past state or condition of the subject.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "waren" is the past tense form of the verb "sein." It is derived from the infinitive "sein" with the addition of the past tense marker "en." Its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German "wāron" and the Middle High German "wāren."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "waren" and its English counterpart "were" are past tense forms of the verb "to be" and serve the same grammatical function.

Example Sentences

1. Wir waren im Urlaub. (We were on vacation.)
2. Die Blumen waren schön. (The flowers were beautiful.)

Memory Tips

Link "waren" to "were" in English, and practice using it in past tense sentences to reinforce its usage.

Additional Vocabulary

Related forms: war (was), warst (were), waren (were), wart (were, plural form)

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