ADVERB
damals/ˈdaːmaːls/at that time; in those days; back then
damals is a German adverb that means at that time, in those days, or back then. It is pronounced /ˈdaːmaːls/.
Definitions
1.at a specific time in the past; then(time reference)
a.referring to a period or situation in the past
Damals hatte ich noch keine Ahnung von Computern.—Back then, I had no idea about computers.
b.contrasts a former period with the present
Die Welt war damals ganz anders als heute.—The world was very different back then compared to today.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "damals" mean in English?
- "damals" means at that time, in those days, or back then. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "damals"?
- "damals" is pronounced /ˈdaːmaːls/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "damals"?
- "damals" is a adverb in German.
