그때(geu-ttae, geuttae)
'그때' is an adverb referring to a specific past time or situation. It translates to 'at that time' or 'then' in English.
Nuances
- Specifically points to a particular past moment.
- Connects beyond just past time to specific situations.
- Often used to emphasize recollection or memories.
When to use
Past recollection, Story narration, Time expression
In context
'그때' functions as a temporal adverb in sentences, mainly used to describe past events or situations. It can appear at the beginning or middle of a sentence. It is natural in both formal and informal registers.