Bedeutungswörterbuch
Englisch

Was

wəz
Extrem Häufig
0 - 100
0 - 100
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Was -

Past tense of the verb 'to be' (first and third person singular)

Beispiel: I was at the store yesterday.
Verwendung: informalKontext: casual conversations, storytelling
Notiz: Commonly used in everyday speech to indicate a past action or state

Indicating a temporary state or condition in the past

Beispiel: She was sick last week.
Verwendung: formal/informalKontext: describing past conditions or situations
Notiz: Used to describe a state that existed for a limited time in the past

Expressing a hypothetical situation in the past

Beispiel: If I was taller, I could reach the top shelf.
Verwendung: formal/informalKontext: conditional statements in the past
Notiz: Used to talk about unreal or unlikely situations in the past

Synonyme von Was

Were

Used to indicate the past tense of 'to be' in the plural form.
Beispiel: They were at the park yesterday.
Notiz: It is used when referring to multiple subjects in the past tense.

Had been

Indicates an action that took place before a certain point in the past.
Beispiel: She had been to Paris before.
Notiz: It implies a completed action that occurred before another past event.

Had

Expresses an action completed before a specific time in the past.
Beispiel: He had finished his homework by the time his friends arrived.
Notiz: It is used to indicate completion of an action before a certain point in the past.

Used to be

Describes a past state or habitual action that is no longer true.
Beispiel: She used to be a teacher before she became a writer.
Notiz: It emphasizes a previous state or action that is no longer the case.

Ausdrücke und gängige Wendungen von Was

Was up

A casual greeting asking about someone's current state or activities.
Beispiel: Hey, what's up?
Notiz: The phrase 'Was up' is a colloquial and informal way of saying 'What is up?'

Wasn't born yesterday

To imply that one is not easily deceived or fooled.
Beispiel: I know what you're up to. I wasn't born yesterday.
Notiz: This phrase uses 'wasn't born yesterday' metaphorically to convey experience and wisdom.

Was a close call

Describes a situation where something dangerous or unpleasant almost happened but was avoided at the last moment.
Beispiel: That car nearly hit me! It was a close call.
Notiz: The phrase 'was a close call' emphasizes the nearness of the dangerous event.

Was a piece of cake

Indicates that something was very easy to do or accomplish.
Beispiel: The exam was a piece of cake for me.
Notiz: This phrase uses 'a piece of cake' as a metaphor for something effortless or simple.

Was on cloud nine

To be extremely happy or elated.
Beispiel: After winning the competition, she was on cloud nine.
Notiz: The phrase 'was on cloud nine' conveys a feeling of euphoria or extreme joy.

Was caught red-handed

To be caught in the act of committing a crime or wrongdoing.
Beispiel: He was caught red-handed stealing from the store.
Notiz: 'Caught red-handed' refers to being caught in the act, with evidence clearly showing guilt.

Was blown away

To be extremely impressed or amazed by something.
Beispiel: I was blown away by her performance in the play.
Notiz: The phrase 'was blown away' expresses a strong sense of awe or admiration.

Was a blessing in disguise

Something that initially seems bad or unfortunate but turns out to be beneficial in the long run.
Beispiel: Losing my job was a blessing in disguise as it led me to start my own business.
Notiz: This phrase uses 'a blessing in disguise' to highlight the hidden positive outcome of a seemingly negative event.

Was in the same boat

To be in a similar situation or facing the same difficulties as someone else.
Beispiel: I lost my luggage too. We were in the same boat.
Notiz: The phrase 'in the same boat' emphasizes shared circumstances or challenges with another person.

Wass alltägliche (Slang-)Ausdrücke

Was cracking

This slang term is used as a casual greeting, similar to 'What's up?' or 'What's going on?'
Beispiel: Hey, what's cracking? Did you hear about the party tonight?
Notiz: It is more informal and can be considered more conversational than the standard 'What's up?'

Was good

This slang term is a shortened form of 'What is good' or 'What is going on', used as a friendly greeting or to inquire about someone's well-being.
Beispiel: Hey, was good with you? Are you free this weekend?
Notiz: It is a more relaxed and informal way of asking 'How are you?'

Was popping

This slang term is used to describe something exciting, lively, or happening.
Beispiel: The party last night was popping! The music was great and everyone was dancing.
Notiz: It conveys a sense of vibrancy and excitement, different from simply saying 'was fun'.

Was the tea

This slang term refers to gossip, news, or the latest information on a particular topic.
Beispiel: Tell me, what's the tea with that new guy in accounting? I heard there's some drama.
Notiz: It is a playful and colloquial way of asking for or sharing juicy information.

Was lit

This slang term is used to describe something that is exciting, excellent, or impressive.
Beispiel: The concert last night was lit! The band put on an amazing show.
Notiz: It is more emphatic than saying 'was great' or 'was awesome'.

Was the move

This slang term is used to ask about or suggest a plan of action or activity.
Beispiel: Going to the beach this weekend, what's the move?
Notiz: It implies a sense of direction or decision-making, unlike just asking 'What are we doing?'

Was Gucci

This slang term is a casual way of saying everything is good, fine, or okay.
Beispiel: Everything is Gucci, don't worry about it.
Notiz: It is a hip and laid-back expression, similar to saying 'Everything is cool'.

Was - Beispiele

I was tired after work yesterday.
She was happy to see her friends at the party.
We were late for the meeting this morning.

Grammatik von Was

Was - Hilfsverb (Auxiliary) / Verb, Vergangenheitsform (Verb, past tense)
Lemma: be
Konjugationen
Verb, Grundform (Verb, base form): be
Verb, Vergangenheitsform (Verb, past tense): was, were
Verb, Gerundium oder Partizip Präsens (Verb, gerund or present participle): being
Verb, Partizip Perfekt (Verb, past participle): been
Verb, Präsens nicht 3. Person Singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): am, are
Verb, 3. Person Singular Präsens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): is
Silben, Trennung und Betonung
Was enthält 1 Silben: was
Phonetische Transkription:
was , (Die rote Silbe ist betont)

Was - Bedeutung und Nutzungsrate

Der Wortfrequenz- und Bedeutungsindex zeigt an, wie oft ein Wort in einer bestimmten Sprache vorkommt. Je kleiner die Zahl, desto häufiger wird das Wort verwendet. Die am häufigsten verwendeten Wörter liegen typischerweise zwischen 1 und 4000.
Was: 0 - 100 (Extrem Häufig).
Dieser Bedeutungsindex hilft Ihnen, sich während Ihres Sprachlernprozesses auf die nützlichsten Wörter zu konzentrieren.
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