Das war's
Example: Das war's, wir haben alles erledigt für heute.
Definition
"Das war's" is a German expression used to indicate that something is finished or completed, similar to saying "That's it" or "That's all" in English. It often signifies the end of an activity or task, as in 'Das war's, we have finished everything for today.'
Etymology
The phrase "das war's" comes from the German words "das" meaning 'that,' "war" which is the past tense of 'sein' (to be), and the contracted form "es" meaning 'it.' Together, they literally translate to 'that was it.' This phrase evolved as a concise way to declare that something has been completed or concluded.
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