This is the 12455th most frequent Korean word.
당시는
"당시는" means "at that time" or "back then" in English.
The word '당시는' is used to refer to a specific time in the past being discussed, providing emphasis during that period in contrast to other times.
당시는 내가 해외에 있을 때였다.
At that time, I was abroad.
In this sentence, '당시는' emphasizes the particular moment or era as a defining time, typically for its challenging or perceivable attributes.
당시는 모두가 어려운 시기였다.
At that time, it was a difficult period for everyone.
Here '당시는' serves as an introductory marker to temporally set the context for what follows, ensuring that the sentence pertains to a distinct moment.