Meaning and Usage
"지난주" means "last week" and is used to refer to the week immediately before the current one. It is a common time expression in everyday conversation.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "지난주" when talking about events, weather, or activities that happened recently but not this week. It helps specify the time frame clearly.
Collocations and Patterns
- 지난주에 + [verb]: Indicates an action or event that took place last week.
- 지난주부터 + [verb]: Expresses that something started from last week and continues.
Register and Politeness
"지난주" is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.
Learner Tips
Be careful not to confuse "지난주" (last week) with "이번주" (this week) or "다음주" (next week). Using the wrong one can change the meaning of your sentence significantly.