beide waren

both were

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phrase Rare #35,255
both were Used to refer to two people or things together in the past tense.
GE: Beide waren müde nach der langen Reise.
EN: Both were tired after the long trip.

Beide waren Meister.

Both were champions.

— Die Braut des Prinzen (1987)

Beide waren vergiftet.

Both were poisoned.

— Die Braut des Prinzen (1987)

Beide waren betrunken.

Both were drunk.

Beide waren geistig bestens drauf, und beide waren sie exzellente Rennfahrer.

Both were mentally sharp, and both were excellent racing drivers.

— Senna (2010)

Beide waren bei der Versammlung nicht anwesend.

Both were not present at the meeting.

Beide waren erschöpft.

Both were exhausted.

— Volver - Zurückkehren (2006)