вчера мы были

yesterday we were

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yesterday we were Literal word order. In natural English, this is usually translated as 'we were yesterday' plus the place or situation that follows.
RU: Вчера мы были дома.
EN: Yesterday we were at home.

Вчера мы были в кино.

Yesterday we went to the cinema.

Вчера мы были у тебя в саду.

Yesterday we were in your garden.

Вчера мы были ближе.

Yesterday we were closer.

— Дипломная работа (1996)

Вчера мы были с Томом.

Yesterday we were with Tom.

Забавно, вчера мы были как они, как все.

It's funny, yesterday we were like them, like everyone else.

— Плата за страх (1953)