Meanings
at that time; at the time in question.
اسی وقت؛ متعلقہ وقت پر۔
پھر
phir
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- then and there
- if then
- back then
Example Sentences
I was there, then I left.
میں وہاں تھا، پھر میں چلا گیا۔
main wahan tha, phir main chala gaya.
We decided, then we went shopping.
ہم نے فیصلہ کیا، پھر ہم خریداری پر گئے۔
ham ne faisla kiya, phir ham kharidari par gaye.
It was raining, then the sun came out.
بارش ہو رہی تھی، پھر سورج نکل آیا۔
barish ho rahi thi, phir sooraj nikal aaya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'then' as a signal for time in your conversation.
Imagine a clock ticking to remind you of the passing time.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "þenne" — at that time
First known use: before the 12th century
The word 'then' has been used since Old English to indicate a point in time, either in the past or future. Its use has remained consistent over the centuries.