How to Say ‘Wasn't that’ in German
War das nicht
vahr dahs nikht
[vahr dahs nikht]
💬 Usage Tip: This starts a question in the past: "War das nicht ...?" = "Wasn’t that ...?" Great for reacting to replays.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Fans use this when debating a close call with friends, commentators, or VAR on screen.
Phrase Breakdown
War
[vahr]
was
Past tense of sein here, used to ask about what just happened.
War das nicht sehr knapp?
Wasn't that very close?
das
[dahs]
that
Refers to the thing or moment just seen.
War das nicht ein Foul?
Wasn't that a foul?
nicht
[nikht]
not
Negation word; in this pattern it helps form a confirming question.
War das nicht unglaublich?
Wasn't that unbelievable?
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