Eltern waren

parents were

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parents were “Eltern” means “parents,” and “waren” is the past tense of “sein” (to be) for plural subjects. The phrase can be preceded by a name or possessive, as in “Toms Eltern waren …” (“Tom’s parents were …”).

GE: Meine Eltern waren gestern zu Besuch.

EN: My parents visited yesterday.

Toms Eltern waren Zauberer.

Tom's parents were wizards.

Die Eltern waren hinsichtlich der Zukunft hoffnungsvoll.

The parents were hopeful about the future.

Toms Eltern waren sehr verständnisvoll.

Tom's parents were very understanding.

Wie schlechte Eltern waren wir?

How bad were we as parents?

— Die Flucht ins Ungewisse (1988)

Die Eltern waren überglücklich, ihren Sohn wiederzusehen.

The parents were overjoyed to see their son again.

Toms Eltern waren Lehrer.

Tom's parents were teachers.

Toms Eltern waren enttäuscht, dass er nicht in Harvard aufgenommen wurde.

Tom's parents were disappointed that he wasn't accepted into Harvard.

Die Eltern waren sehr glücklich.

The parents were very happy.

Toms Eltern waren Ärzte.

Tom's parents were doctors.