Translation for "было и многие были" to english

Было и многие были

• there were many were
• it was and many were

Translation examples

it was and many were

Многие хихикали, многим, видимо, было это приятно.
Many were chuckling; evidently many found it enjoyable.

Многие из подарков были завернуты, а многие - нет.
Many of the gifts were wrapped, and many were not.