я тогда был

I was then

→ я

phrase Uncommon #19,546

I was then Used by a male speaker to say that he was in a particular state, place, or situation at that time. A female speaker would say «я тогда была»; «тогда» means “then” or “at that time.”

RU: Я тогда был в Москве.

EN: I was in Moscow at that time.

Я тогда был маленький, мне все рассказал отец.

I was little then; my father told me everything.

— Леопард (1963)

Я тогда был не с тобой.

I wasn't with you then.

Я тогда был в процессе развода.

I was going through a divorce at the time.

Я тогда был моложе.

I was younger then.

Я тогда был богат.

I was rich then.