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Er war ein guter Freund.

He was a good friend.

In German

Er war ein guter Freund.

Ayr vahr eye-nen goo-ter froynt.
English
He was a good friend.
Español
Él era un buen amigo.
Italiano
Era un buon amico.

Sentence Breakdown

  • ErHePronoun
  • warwasSimple past of 'sein'
  • einaIndefinite article
  • gutergoodAdjective
  • FreundfriendNoun

Grammar Point

Präteritum von 'sein'

Variations

  • Ein guter Freund war er.
    A good friend he was.
  • Er ist ein guter Freund gewesen.
    He has been a good friend (Perfekt).

FAQ

How do you say "He was a good friend." in German?

"He was a good friend." in German is "Er war ein guter Freund." (Ayr vahr eye-nen goo-ter froynt.).

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