Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Last week" in Korean: 지난주
지난주jinanju
Last week in Korean is 지난주 (jinanju). 지난주 is written as one word; 지난주의 -의 makes it modify a following noun.
Last week: starting the exchange
지난주에 여행했어요.jinanjue yeohaenghaesseoyo.
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How to pronounce 지난주
Say it
jinanju
/tɕinantɕu/
지난주 is read jinanju. In 지난주에, read the full phrase as jinanjue.
"Last week" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 지난주jinanju | Last week The inventory form for last week. | The inventory form for last week. |
| 지난주에jinanjue | last week 지난주 is written as one word; 지난주의 -의 makes it modify a following noun. | 지난주 is written as one word; 지난주의 -의 makes it modify a following noun. |
How to use 지난주 in real life
- 1Last week: starting the exchange
지난주에 여행했어요.
jinanjue yeohaenghaesseoyo.
I traveled last week.
지난주 is written as one word; 지난주의 -의 makes it modify a following noun.
- 2Last week: adding useful context
지난주는 바빴어요.
jinanjuneun bappasseoyo.
I was busy last week.
This sentence places 지난주 in a complete exchange.
- 3Last week: a different conversation
지난주에 친구를 만났어요.
jinanjue chingureul mannasseoyo.
I met a friend last week.
This sentence places 지난주 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 지난주
Incorrect: 지난주에 친구을 만났어요.
Correct: 지난주에 친구를 만났어요.
When practicing last week, 친구 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 친구를, not 친구을.
Incorrect: 지난주에 여행했어요이에요.
Correct: 지난주에 여행했어요.
When practicing last week, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 지난주에 여행했어요.
Good to know
지난주 is written as one word; 지난주의 -의 makes it modify a following noun.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 지난주
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
지난주에 여행했어요.
jinanjue yeohaenghaesseoyo.
I traveled last week.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
지난주는 바빴어요.
jinanjuneun bappasseoyo.
I was busy last week.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Last week" in Korean
What does 지난주 mean?
Last week in Korean is 지난주 (jinanju). 지난주 is written as one word; 지난주의 -의 makes it modify a following noun.
When should I say 지난주에?
지난주 is written as one word; 지난주의 -의 makes it modify a following noun.
How does 지난주에 differ from the basic expression?
지난주에 means “last week”. 지난주 is written as one word; 지난주의 -의 makes it modify a following noun.
Can I use 지난주 in a full sentence?
지난주에 여행했어요. means “I traveled last week.” 지난주 is written as one word; 지난주의 -의 makes it modify a following noun.
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