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Were

wər
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
0 - 100
0-100, Extreem Veelvoorkomend
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
eran / fueron, estuvieron, fuera / fuese

Betekenissen van Were in het Spaans

eran / fueron

Voorbeeld:
They were happy yesterday.
Ellos eran felices ayer.
We were at the party last night.
Nosotros fuimos a la fiesta anoche.
Gebruik: Formal and informalContext: Used to describe past actions or states
Opmerking: The verb 'ser' is used for 'eran' and 'fueron' is used for 'fueron'.

estuvieron

Voorbeeld:
They were at the beach all day.
Ellos estuvieron en la playa todo el día.
Where were you last night?
¿Dónde estuviste anoche?
Gebruik: Formal and informalContext: Refers to a specific period of time in the past
Opmerking: The verb 'estar' is used for 'estuvieron'.

fuera / fuese

Voorbeeld:
If I were you, I would go.
Si yo fuera tú, iría.
He acted as if he were the boss.
Actuó como si fuera el jefe.
Gebruik: Formal and literaryContext: Used in hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situations
Opmerking: The verb 'ser' is used for 'fuera' and 'fuese'. This usage is common in subjunctive mood.

Synoniemen van Were

Was

The past tense form of 'to be', used to indicate a state or condition in the past.
Voorbeeld: She was tired after a long day at work.
Opmerking: Both 'were' and 'was' are past tense forms of 'to be', but 'was' is used with singular subjects while 'were' is used with plural subjects.

Had been

The past perfect tense of 'to be', used to indicate an action that occurred before a certain point in the past.
Voorbeeld: They had been waiting for hours before the concert started.
Opmerking: While 'were' and 'had been' both refer to past actions, 'had been' specifically indicates an action that started in the past and continued up to a certain point in the past.

Used to be

Describes a past state or situation that was true in the past but is no longer true.
Voorbeeld: He used to be a professional athlete before his injury.
Opmerking: Unlike 'were', 'used to be' implies a change or transition from a previous state to a current state.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Were

If I were you

This phrase is used to give advice or make a suggestion to someone.
Voorbeeld: If I were you, I would apologize to her.
Opmerking: The original word 'were' is used for the past tense of 'are', while this phrase is a conditional statement.

We were made for each other

This phrase means two people are perfectly suited for each other.
Voorbeeld: When we met, it felt like we were made for each other.
Opmerking: The original word 'were' is a past tense form of 'are', while this phrase is about compatibility.

What were you thinking?

This phrase is used to express surprise or disapproval at someone's actions.
Voorbeeld: What were you thinking when you decided to quit your job without a backup plan?
Opmerking: The original word 'were' is a past tense form of 'are', while this phrase is a question about one's thoughts or actions.

If it were not for

This phrase is used to acknowledge someone's assistance or contribution.
Voorbeeld: If it were not for your help, I wouldn't have been able to finish the project on time.
Opmerking: The original word 'were' is used for the past tense of 'are', while this phrase introduces a conditional clause.

Were you born in a barn?

This phrase is a humorous way of telling someone to close the door because leaving it open is impolite.
Voorbeeld: Close the door behind you! Were you born in a barn?
Opmerking: The original word 'were' is a past tense form of 'are', while this phrase is a rhetorical question.

You were saying?

This phrase is used to prompt someone to continue or repeat what they were saying.
Voorbeeld: You were saying something about your new job. Please continue.
Opmerking: The original word 'were' is a past tense form of 'are', while this phrase is an invitation to continue a conversation.

If wishes were horses, beggars would ride

This phrase means that simply wishing for something won't make it happen; action is needed.
Voorbeeld: I wish I could afford a new car, but as they say, if wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
Opmerking: The original word 'were' is the past tense of 'are', while this phrase is a hypothetical statement.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Were

Werewolf

A werewolf is a mythical creature that is capable of transforming into a wolf or a humanwolf hybrid.
Voorbeeld: I love watching movies about werewolves.
Opmerking: The term 'werewolf' refers to a fictional creature, distinct from the original word 'were'.

Where

Where is used to ask about the location or place of something or someone.
Voorbeeld: Where did you go last night?
Opmerking: The slang term 'where' retains the basic meaning of the original word 'were'.

Wererabbit

Wererabbit combines the concepts of a rabbit and a werewolf, creating a funny mythical creature.
Voorbeeld: The animation film featured a hilarious were-rabbit character.
Opmerking: Similar to 'werewolf', 'wererabbit' is a fictional creation distinct from the original word 'were'.

Weren't

A contraction of 'were not', used in negative sentences and questions.
Voorbeeld: You weren't at the party last night, were you?
Opmerking: The slang term 'weren't' is a contraction with a specific grammatical usage, different from the base word 'were'.

Welfare

Welfare refers to governmental or organizational aid provided to individuals in need.
Voorbeeld: Many families rely on welfare support during tough times.
Opmerking: The slang term 'welfare' has evolved to refer to social support systems, distinct from the original word 'were'.

Were - Voorbeelden

We were at the park yesterday.
Estuvimos en el parque ayer.
They were happy to see us.
Ellos estaban felices de vernos.
The books were on the shelf.
Los libros estaban en la estantería.
I wish I were there with you.
Ojalá estuviera allí contigo.

Grammatica van Were

Were - Hulpwerkwoord (Auxiliary) / Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense)
Lemma: be
Vervoegingen
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): be
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): was, were
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): being
Werkwoord, voltooid deelwoord (Verb, past participle): been
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): am, are
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): is
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
Were bevat 1 lettergrepen: were
Fonetische transcriptie:
were , (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Were - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
Were: 0 - 100 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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