das Vorjahr, -e
previous year
Das Jahr, das direkt vor dem aktuellen Jahr liegt.
The German word "Vorjahr" is a compound noun made of:
- "vor" meaning "before" or "previous"
- "Jahr" meaning "year"
Meaning: "Vorjahr" means "the previous year" or "last year".
Similar words:
- "letztes Jahr" (last year)
- "Vorperiode" (previous period)
Differences:
"Vorjahr" specifically means the entire previous calendar year, while "letztes Jahr" is more colloquial but generally synonymous. "Vorperiode" is more general and can refer to any prior period, not limited to a calendar year.
Make “Vorjahr” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Der Umsatz im Vorjahr war höher.noun
The revenue in the previous year was higher.
Im Vorjahr haben wir unseren Urlaub am Meer verbracht.noun
In the previous year, we spent our vacation by the sea.
Im Vorjahr besuchten viele Touristen die Stadt.noun
Many tourists visited the city in the previous year.
Vom Vorjahr kenne ich die Zahlen noch.noun
I still remember the numbers from the previous year.
Im Vorjahr haben wir einen neuen Stuhl gekauft.noun
In the previous year, we bought a new chair.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad