No. 923 in German
diesmal
"This time."
In a sentence
Diesmal werde ich mein Bestes geben.
This time I will do my best.
'Diesmal' refers to 'this instance or occasion' emphasizing the current attempt or occurrence.
Müssen wir diesmal wirklich pünktlich sein?
Do we really need to be punctual this time?
'Diesmal' is used to specify 'this particular occasion' as opposed to others previously.
Er hat mich diesmal nicht enttäuscht.
He did not disappoint me this time.
'Diesmal' indicates a contrast or specificity regarding the present event or instance.
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