逃げようとしたが無理だった
I tried to escape but it was impossible.
Japanese
だった
だった
Meaning: was, were (past tense of だ copula)
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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | だった | — |
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Example sentences
Last year's trip was a fun time.
昨日はひどい雨だった。
It was a terrible rain yesterday.
なんじゃ、そんなことだったのか。
What, so that was it?
その質問に対する彼の返答は、少し微妙だった。
His answer to that question was a bit vague.
海外旅行は私にとって貴重な体験だった。
Traveling abroad was a precious experience for me.
信号が赤だったので、車を停止させた。
The signal was red, so I stopped the car.
部屋は花で一杯だった。
The room was full of flowers.
山頂から街を見下ろすと、とても綺麗だった。
When looking down at the town from the mountain top, it was very beautiful.
大事な用件だったので、すぐにメールで返信した。
Since it was an important matter, I replied by email immediately.
Usage Notes
Past tense of the copula だ. Used after nouns and na-adjectives to indicate past state or identity. More casual than でした. Cannot be used directly with i-adjectives.
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