Usage examples of "wurden" in German with translation to English

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Ihm wurden zehntausend Dollar gezahlt. He was paid 10,000 dollars.
Diese Gefangenen wurden gestern freigelassen. Those prisoners were set free yesterday.
Als Nachtisch wurden Äpfel serviert. Apples were served as the dessert.
Sie wurden ins Gefängnis gesteckt. They were put in prison.
Mehrere amerikanische Präsidenten wurden ermordet. Several American presidents were murdered.
Hier wurden viele Soldaten getötet. A lot of soldiers were killed here.
Stühle und Tische wurden beschädigt. Chairs and tables were damaged.
Wir wurden mit Uniformen ausgestattet. We were supplied with uniforms.
Sie wurden zum Rückzug gezwungen. They were forced to withdraw.
Sie wurden per Hubschrauber gerettet. They were rescued by helicopter.
Wir wurden Freunde von Tom. We have made friends with Tom.
Unsere Vorschläge wurden zurückhaltend aufgenommen. Our proposals met with little response.
Viele amerikanische Flugzeuge wurden abgeschossen. Many American planes were shot down.
Alle ihre Geheimnisse wurden enthüllt. All their secrets have been revealed.
Ihm wurden diese Worte zugeschrieben. He was accredited with these words.
Die amerikanischen Truppen wurden abgezogen. American forces were withdrawn.
Alle Geiseln wurden unverletzt freigelassen. All the hostages were released unharmed.
Ihre Lebenszeichen wurden ununterbrochen kontrolliert. Her vital signs are being closely monitored.
Schiffstransporte mit Lebensmitteln wurden blockiert. Food shipments were blocked.
Plötzlich wurden 100 Arbeiter entlassen. Suddenly, 100 workers were laid off.
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