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damalig

then

adjective DA-ma-likh Common
Time Time Expressions

Also means

of that time

Usage Note

damalig is an attributive-only adjective meaning 'then, of that time', as in der damalige Kanzler ('the chancellor at the time'). It is the adjective form of the adverb damals ('back then') and is always used before a noun.

Examples

"Der damalige Direktor war streng."

Natural Translation

The director at the time was strict.

Literal Translation

The then director was strict.

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