ADVERB
damals/ˈdaːmaːls/at that time; back then
damals is a German adverb that means at that time or back then. It is pronounced /ˈdaːmaːls/.
Definitions
1.at a particular time in the past; back then(time in the past)
a.referring to a past period already mentioned or understood
Damals gab es noch keine Computer.—Back then, there were no computers yet.
b.contrasting a past situation with the present
Damals war alles einfacher als heute.—At that time, everything was simpler than today.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "damals" mean in English?
- "damals" means at that time 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.
