das war der

that was the

→ das
phrase Uncommon #16,890
that was the Usually followed by a masculine noun; “der” is the masculine form of “the” here.
GE: Das war der beste Film des Jahres.
EN: That was the best movie of the year.

Das war der Triumph der Zivilisation über die Gewalt.

This was the triumph of civilization over violence.

Das war der interessanteste Film, den wir je sahen.

That was the most interesting movie we ever saw.

Das war's, das war der Deal.

That’s it, that was the deal.

— Anora (2024)

Das war der chinesische Offizier, der den Jungen hierher gebracht hat.

That was the Chinese officer who brought the boy here.

— The Flowers of War (2011)

Das war der glücklichste Schuss des Jahrhunderts.

That was the luckiest shot of the century.

— Der Leopard (1963)

Das war der Stein der Weisen.

That was the philosopher’s stone.

Unser polnischer Freund meinte, das war der heißeste Tag des Jahres.

Our Polish friend said it was the hottest day of the year.

— Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)

Das war der absolute Albtraum.

That was an absolute nightmare.

— Alles eine Frage der Zeit (2013)

Das war der heftige Abend.

That was an intense evening.

— Alles über meine Mutter (1999)

Das war der richtig Mann für den Job.

He was the right man for the job.

Das war der Beginn einer erfolgreichen Karriere.

That was the beginning of a successful career.

— Aquarius (2016)

Das war der Fehler vom Serge.

That was Serge's mistake.

— Das Kanu des Manitu (2025)

Das war der Lieblingsplatz deines Vaters.

That was your father's favorite spot.

— Volver - Zurückkehren (2006)

Das war der Rock, den Mary gestern gekauft hat.

This was the skirt Mary bought yesterday.

Das war der verrückte Ben.

That was crazy Ben.

— Rebecca (1940)

Das war der Deal.

That was the deal.

— Anora (2024)

Das war der Zeitpunkt, als er kam.

That was the moment he came.

Das war der reine Krieg!

That was pure war!

— Hass (1995)