seinerzeit
at that time · at the time
zu der Zeit früher; damals.
The German word "seinerzeit" is an adverb that means "at that time" or "back then". It is derived from "seiner" (his) and "Zeit" (time), referring to a specific point in the past. It is often used to indicate actions, events, or circumstances that occurred during a particular period.
Similar expressions in German include "damals" (back then) and "zu jener Zeit" (at that time).
Differences:
- "Damals" is more commonly used in everyday conversation and is a bit less formal than "seinerzeit".
- "Zu jener Zeit" puts more emphasis on the time being referenced and is more formal, providing a clearer context compared to the more personal connotation of "seinerzeit".
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Examples
Seinerzeit besuchte er regelmäßig das Museum.adverb
At that time, he visited the museum regularly.
Seinerzeit gab es viele Diskussionen über das Projekt.adverb
At the time, there were many discussions about the project.
Seinerzeit gab es viele Probleme in der Stadt.adverb
At that time, there were many problems in the city.
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