damals
B1 Adverb
English Translation
back then, at that time
What does „damals" mean in English?
„damals" is a German adverb meaning "back then, at that time" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Mit 15 wollte ich gerne Klavier spielen lernen. Aber damals hatte ich kein Geld dafür.
At 15 I wanted to learn to play the piano. But back then I had no money for it.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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