Sentence examples of "had to" in English

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I had to vary my plan. Ich musste meine Pläne ändern.

They had to leave at once to catch the train. Sie mussten sofort aufbrechen, um den Zug zu kriegen.

All employees had to memorize the access code. Alle Angestellten mussten sich den Zugangscode merken.

I had to get the axes to chop the wood. Er musste die Äxte nehmen um das Holz zu hacken.

I am tired because I had to study for this exam last night. Ich bin müde, weil ich letzte Nacht für diese Prüfung lernen musste.

I had to resort to threats to get my money back. Ich musste zur Drohung greifen, um mein Geld wiederzuerlangen.

Since there wasn't any more room at the table, I had to eat standing up. Da es keinen Platz mehr am Tisch gab, musste ich im Stehen essen.

I had to give up my plan. Ich musste meinen Plan aufgeben.

I had to look after the children. Ich musste mich um die Kinder kümmern.

The drunk driver had to spend the night in jail. Der betrunkene Fahrer musste die Nacht in der Zelle verbringen.

I had to decline the invitation because I was ill. Ich musste die Einladung ablehnen, weil ich krank war.

As I didn't have time to go shopping today, I had to make do with a sandwich for dinner. Da ich heute keine Zeit zum Einkaufen hatte, musste ich mich mit einem Sandwich als Abendbrot begnügen.

Tom had to stay in the hospital for three weeks. Tom musste drei Wochen im Krankenhaus verbringen.

They had to promise to obey the laws of Mexico. Sie mussten versprechen, sich an die mexikanischen Gesetze zu halten.

We had to postpone the gathering because of rain. Wir mussten das Treffen wegen des Regens verschieben.

He had to leave the village. Er musste das Dorf verlassen.

He had to work even on Sunday. Er musste selbst am Sonntag arbeiten.

Harry had to back out of the competition because of a broken arm. Harry musste wegen seines gebrochenen Arms von dem Wettkampf zurücktreten.

We had to put off the meeting because of the storm. Wir mussten das Treffen wegen des Sturms absagen.

I had to work overtime yesterday. Ich musste gestern Überstunden machen.

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