How to Say ‘That was’ in German
Das war
dahs vahr
[dahs vahr]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple past reaction starter. Very useful for instant commentary after a play.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Fans often build quick judgments with this: "Das war knapp/stark/gefährlich."
Phrase Breakdown
Das
[dahs]
that
Refers to the play or moment everyone just saw.
Das war unglaublich.
That was unbelievable.
war
[vahr]
was
Past tense of sein, used to comment on what happened.
Das war knapp.
That was close.
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