war sich unsicher

was unsure

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was unsure Used to say that someone was uncertain or did not know what to decide, say, or do. The phrase is the past tense of „sich unsicher sein“ and is often followed by „ob“, „was“, or another question word.

GE: Sie war sich unsicher, ob sie die Reise machen sollte.

EN: She was unsure whether she should take the trip.

Tom war sich unsicher, was er sagen sollte.

Tom was unsure what to say.

Tom war sich unsicher, wie er reagieren sollte.

Tom was unsure how to react.

Tom war sich unsicher, ob Maria wollte, dass er bleibe oder dass er gehe.

Tom wasn’t sure whether Maria wanted him to stay or leave.

Tom war sich unsicher, was er tun sollte.

Tom wasn't sure what he should do.

Tom war sich unsicher.

Tom was unsure.