German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Last week" in German: letzte Woche
letzte Woche
Last week in German is letzte Woche. Put it early or late in the sentence: Letzte Woche war ich krank. No article needed.
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How to pronounce letzte Woche
Say it
LESS-tuh VOKH-uh
/ˈlɛstə ˈvɔxə/
LESS-tuh VOKH-uh. Woche with soft ch like ich.
"Last week" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| letzte Woche | last week Core time phrase. | Core time phrase. |
| in der letzten Woche | during last week Slightly more formal. | Slightly more formal. |
| vorige Woche | last / previous week Regional alternative. | Regional alternative. |
| Ende letzter Woche | end of last week More precise. | More precise. |
How to use letzte Woche in real life
- 1Work update
Letzte Woche war das Meeting ausverkauft.
Last week the meeting was packed.
Past event.
- 2Travel story
Letzte Woche flog ich nach Hamburg.
Last week I flew to Hamburg.
Trip timing.
- 3Catching up
Hast du letzte Woche meine Mail gesehen?
Did you see my email last week?
Question form.
Mistakes English speakers make with letzte Woche
Incorrect: die letzte Woche ich war krank
Correct: letzte Woche war ich krank
Time phrase usually without die; verb stays second.
Incorrect: letzten Woche
Correct: letzte Woche
As a bare adverbial, letzte Woche stays nominative-like, not letzten.
Good to know
Germans place time phrases early: Letzte Woche… then the verb. It keeps calendars clear in small talk and work updates.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Asking about a missed call
ChatPal
Wann war dein Zahnarzttermin?
When was your dentist appointment?
You
Letzte Woche, am Dienstag.
Last week, on Tuesday.
ChatPal
Und der Befund?
And the findings?
You
Alles okay — letzte Woche war nur Kontrolle.
All fine — last week was only a checkup.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Last week" in German
How do you say last week?
Letzte Woche.
Do you need an article?
Usually no: letzte Woche, not die letzte Woche as a bare time stamp.
Word order?
Time often early: Letzte Woche war ich….
Next week?
Nächste Woche.
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