Destijds
Example: Destijds woonden mensen in kleine dorpen zonder auto's.
Definition
"Destijds" is an adverb used to refer to a specific time in the past, typically indicating the period being discussed or remembered. It means 'at that time' or 'back then,' as in 'Destijds woonden mensen in kleine dorpen zonder auto's,' meaning people lived in small villages without cars at that time.
Etymology
The Dutch word "destijds" comes from the combination of 'de' (the) and 'tijd' (time), with the suffix '-s' indicating an adverbial form. It literally means 'of that time.' Did you know? The word neatly captures the concept of a particular past moment, making it a handy term for historical contexts.
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"Destijds" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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