German word

Vorwoche

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌvɔxə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprevious week

Example

Die Zahlen sind höher als in der Vorwoche.

The figures are higher than in the previous week.

Illustration for Vorwoche (previous week)

More examples

Am Ende der Vorwoche fiel der Kurs leicht.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • am Ende der Vorwoche

    at the end of the previous week

  • Verglichen mit der Vorwoche

    compared with the previous week

Similar words

Letzte Woche: The week immediately before the current one, in everyday speech.
Vorige Woche: The week immediately before another week, usable in speech and writing.

Definition in German

Die Vorwoche ist die Woche, die unmittelbar vor der genannten oder laufenden Woche liegt.

Word origin

The compound Vorwoche is formed from vor and Woche, placing the week before a stated reference point.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

  • aktuelle Wochecurrent weeknoun

Related words

  • vorwöchentlichprevious week'sadjective
  • Vorwochenbilanzprevious week's summarynoun

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