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das war aber

that was really

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that was really Here, aber usually adds emphasis or surprise; in other contexts, it can mean “but.”
GE: Das war aber teuer!
EN: That was really expensive!

Er sagte zwar, er sei krank; das war aber gelogen.

He said he was sick, but that was a lie.

Das war aber höchste Zeit.

It was high time for that.

— Die Blechtrommel (1979)

Das war aber nicht meine Absicht.

That was not my intention.

— Die Ironie des Schicksals, oder Genieße Dein Bad! (1976)

Das war aber, nachdem ich bereits das Gespräch bei Ihnen hatte.

But that was after I had already had the conversation with you.

— Parasite (2019)

Ach, das war aber lecker.

Oh, that was delicious!

— Ponyo - Das große Abenteuer am Meer (2008)

Das war aber ärgerlich!

That was annoying!

Freunde, das war aber gut!

Friends, that was great!

— Die Ironie des Schicksals, oder Genieße Dein Bad! (1976)

Das war aber nicht nötig.

That really wasn't necessary.

— Die Nächte der Cabiria (1957)