vtedy

vtedy is a Slovak adverb that translates to "then," "at that time," or "back then" in English. It is used to refer to a specific point in the past, often in contrast to the present. The word indicates a temporal relationship, placing an event or situation within a historical context.

For example, "vtedy som bol mladý" means "then I was young" or "back then I was young." It is commonly used in storytelling to describe past experiences or to set the scene for an event. The usage of vtedy is straightforward and its meaning is generally consistent across different contexts. It is a fundamental part of the Slovak lexicon for temporal expressions.