Meaning:
1.
was doing something(at some
point in the past)※Progress / continuation of operation
2.
was already done (at some
point in the past)※State of movement / result of movement
3.
If it had done, it would have~※Subjunctive
past perfect
4.
They said (“ ”)~
How
to use |
examples |
Translation |
Verb past Te-from |
彼女はオレンジを食べていた。 |
She was eating an
orange. |
朝起きたとき、母はすでに出かけていた。 |
When I woke up in
the morning, my mom had left already. |
|
もしも昨日晴れていたら、彼らは野球をしただろう |
If it has been fine
yesterday, they would have played baseball. |
|
彼はありがとうと言っていました |
He said thank you |
Exercises
Translate the following using ていた
1. I
was watching tv last night
2. I
relaxed at home today.
3. I
think I could have graduated if I had studied more
4. My
friend said so
Answer
1. 今日は家でゆっくりしていました。
2. 昨日の夜、テレビを見ていた
3. もっと勉強していたら卒業できたと思います
4. 友達はそう言っていた
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