How to Say ‘Last night’ in German
Letzte Nacht
LET-stuh nakht
[LET-stuh nakht]
💬 Usage Tip: "letzte" changes form because it matches the feminine noun "Nacht." German endings are doing teamwork here.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Talking about sleep is common small talk in Germany, especially in the morning at work or school.
Phrase Breakdown
Letzte
[LET-stuh]
last
Refers to the most recent one before now; feminine form here.
Letzte Woche war ich krank.
Last week I was sick.
Nacht
[nakht]
night
The nighttime period; also used in time expressions.
In der Nacht ist es ruhig.
At night it is quiet.
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