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seinerzeit

at that time, in those days

adverb ZAI-ner-tsait Rare
Time Time Expressions

Also means

back then

Usage Note

seinerzeit is a slightly formal or literary adverb meaning 'at the time in question' or 'back in those days'. It often appears in historical narratives and memoirs. It is more specific than damals, pointing to a particular previously established moment.

Examples

"Er war seinerzeit einer der bekanntesten Architekten Deutschlands."

Natural Translation

At that time he was one of Germany's most famous architects.

Literal Translation

At-his-time he was one of the most-famous architects Germany's.

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