How to Say ‘The pictures were very beautiful’ in German
Die Bilder waren sehr schön
💬 Usage Tip: 'Bilder' are slightly more formal than 'Fotos'.
🇩🇪 In Germany: A compliment about photos signifies appreciation and attention.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Die
[dee]
The
Used as a definite article before plural nouns.
Die Kinder spielen draußen.
The children are playing outside.
Bilder
[bill-der]
pictures
"Bilder" is the plural form of "Bild", meaning pictures or images.
Die Bilder von unserem Urlaub sind schön.
The pictures from our vacation are beautiful.
waren
[vah-ren]
were
"Waren" is the past tense form of "sein" for plural subjects.
Die Gäste waren zufrieden.
The guests were satisfied.
sehr
[zehr]
very
"Sehr" is an adverb for emphasis, meaning very or highly.
Die Aufgabe war sehr schwer.
The task was very difficult.
schön
[shurn]
beautiful
"Schön" is an adjective used to describe something pleasing or attractive.
Der Garten ist schön.
The garden is beautiful.
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