vorletzt
penultimate · second to last · second-to-last
Definition & meaning
The word "vorletzt" is an adjective used to describe the position of something in a series. It translates to "penultimate" or "second to last" in English. It refers to the element that comes immediately before the final one in a sequence or order.
Grammar & Word origin
"Vorletzt" is an adjective that follows standard German declension rules depending on its role in a sentence. It is a compound word derived from:
It is often used in time expressions (e.g., "die vorletzte Woche" - the week before last) or when counting items in a list.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
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Examples
Das vorletzte Kapitel des Buchs war sehr spannend.adjective
The penultimate chapter of the book was very exciting.
Wir haben das vorletzte Mal viel gelernt.adjective
We learned a lot the second to last time.
Die vorletzte Reihe blieb heute leer.adjective
The penultimate row was empty today.
An der vorletzten Haltestelle musst du aussteigen.adjective
You have to get off at the second-to-last stop.
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