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дверь была заперта

the door was locked

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phrase Rare #46,194
the door was locked Describes the door as being in a locked state. The phrase can also be used as a question: «Дверь была заперта?» means “Was the door locked?”
RU: Когда я приехал, дверь была заперта.
EN: When I arrived, the door was locked.

Дверь была заперта изнутри.

The door was locked from the inside.

Дверь была заперта?

Was the door locked?

— Рыбка Поньо на утёсе (2008)

Я не мог войти, потому что дверь была заперта.

I couldn't get in because the door was locked.

Дверь была заперта, и я не смог войти.

The door was locked, and I couldn't get in.