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"Last week" in Polish: w zeszłym tygodniu
w zeszłym tygodniu
Last week in Polish is w zeszłym tygodniu. W zeszłym tygodniu means last week; tydzień temu means a week ago, which may refer to a particular day.
A first use of last week
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How to pronounce w zeszłym tygodniu
Say it
v zeshvihm tihgodnioo
/f zɛʂwɨm tɨɡɔdɲu/
In w zeszłym tygodniu, ł sounds like English w; sz is a hard sh-like sound; ń/ni is a palatal n; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in w zeszłym tygodniu normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Last week" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| w zeszłym tygodniu | Last week The main expression for last week. | The main expression for last week. |
| w ubiegłym tygodniu | Last week Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use w zeszłym tygodniu in real life
- 1A first use of last week
Byłem tam w zeszłym tygodniu.
I was there last week.
This is a natural setting for w zeszłym tygodniu.
- 2A second conversational context
W zeszłym tygodniu padało.
It rained last week.
Notice how w zeszłym tygodniu fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Spotkaliśmy się w zeszłym tygodniu.
We met last week.
W zeszłym tygodniu means last week; tydzień temu means a week ago, which may refer to a particular day.
Mistakes English speakers make with w zeszłym tygodniu
Incorrect: w zeszły tydzień
Correct: w zeszłym tygodniu
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is w zeszłym tygodniu. W zeszłym tygodniu means last week; tydzień temu means a week ago, which may refer to a particular day.
Incorrect: w zeszłym tydzień
Correct: w zeszłym tygodniu
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in w zeszłym tygodniu; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
W zeszłym tygodniu means last week; tydzień temu means a week ago, which may refer to a particular day.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice last week
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Byłem tam w zeszłym tygodniu.
I was there last week.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
W zeszłym tygodniu padało.
It rained 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 Polish
When should I say w zeszłym tygodniu?
W zeszłym tygodniu means last week; tydzień temu means a week ago, which may refer to a particular day.
Is w ubiegłym tygodniu another way to say last week?
W ubiegłym tygodniu is a useful related expression. The main form here is w zeszłym tygodniu; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with w zeszłym tygodniu?
Avoid w zeszły tydzień. The correct expression is w zeszłym tygodniu; W zeszłym tygodniu means last week; tydzień temu means a week ago, which may refer to a particular day.
Can you show w zeszłym tygodniu in a sentence?
Spotkaliśmy się w zeszłym tygodniu. — We met last week.
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