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.

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