English–German

“previous week” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌvɔxə/

Example

Die Zahlen sind höher als in der Vorwoche.

The figures are higher than in the previous week.

Illustration for Vorwoche (previous week)

How to say “previous week” in German

“Previous week” in German is Vorwoche.

A highlighted week next to and immediately earlier than the week being compared.

Full entry for Vorwoche: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Vorwoche

Am Ende der Vorwoche fiel der Kurs leicht.

At the end of the previous week, the price fell slightly.

Tips for using Vorwoche

  • Vorwoche is especially common in reports and statistics, while 'letzte Woche' is usually more natural in everyday speech.

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