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zu der Zeit

at the time

The German phrase "zu der Zeit" means "at that time" or "during that period".

  • Zeit means "time".
  • der is the definite article "the" (dative case here because of the preposition zu).

Similar phrases:

  • damals (back then)
  • in jener Zeit (in that time)
  • während (during)

Difference:
"zu der Zeit" is more formal and specific, often pointing to a particular moment or period, while "damals" is more colloquial and general. "Während" focuses more on the simultaneity of actions rather than just the time point.

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Examples

Zu der Zeit war Marie in Berlin.other

At the time Marie was in Berlin.

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