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Pichhle hafte in English: Last week (पिछले हफ़्ते)
Last week
Hindi (Devanagari)
पिछले हफ़्ते
Hindi (English letters)
pichhle hafte
पिछले हफ़्ते (pichhle hafte) can be expressed as “Last week” in English. For example: “The meeting happened last week.”
“pichhle hafte” kehna ho, to English mein “Last week” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Office update
The meeting happened last week.
पिछले हफ़्ते मीटिंग हो गई थी।
pichhle hafte meeting ho gayi thi.
How to pronounce “Last week”
Say it in English
last week
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Last week: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Last week | पिछले हफ़्ते pichhle hafte The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The meeting happened last week. | पिछले हफ़्ते मीटिंग हो गई थी। pichhle hafte meeting ho gayi thi. Office update | Office update |
| I went to Goa last week. | पिछले हफ़्ते गोवा गया था। pichhle hafte Goa gaya tha. Travel story | Travel story |
Use “Last week” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “Last week” in English sentences
1. Office update
The meeting happened last week.
पिछले हफ़्ते मीटिंग हो गई थी।
pichhle hafte meeting ho gayi thi.
2. Travel story
I went to Goa last week.
पिछले हफ़्ते गोवा गया था।
pichhle hafte Goa gaya tha.
3. Health follow-up
I got the test done last week.
पिछले हफ़्ते टेस्ट कराया था।
pichhle hafte test karaaya tha.
Common mistakes with “Last week”
Instead of
Me went to Goa last week.
Say this
I went to Goa last week.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Instead of
Me got the test done last week.
Say this
I got the test done last week.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Catching up after a trip
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
When did you go to Mumbai?
Show Hindi meaning
आप कब मुंबई गए थे?
aap kab Mumbai gaye the?
You
Last week — stayed three days.
Show Hindi meaning
पिछले हफ़्ते — तीन दिन रहा।
pichhle hafte — teen din raha.
Partner
Was it fun?
Show Hindi meaning
मज़ा आया?
maza aaya?
You
Yes — last week was really nice.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, पिछले हफ़्ते बहुत अच्छा बीता।
haan, pichhle hafte bahut achha beeta.
Your turn: use “Last week”
Say this in English: पिछले हफ़्ते गोवा गया था। (pichhle hafte Goa gaya tha.)
Reveal sample answer
I went to Goa last week.
पिछले हफ़्ते गोवा गया था।
pichhle hafte Goa gaya tha.
Compare your word order with “I went to Goa last week.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Last week” in English
Pichhle hafte ko English mein kya kehte hain?
पिछले हफ़्ते (pichhle hafte) can be expressed as “Last week” in English. For example: “The meeting happened last week.”
What does “Last week” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Last week” means पिछले हफ़्ते (pichhle hafte). The sentence “The meeting happened last week.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Last week” in a sentence?
I went to Goa last week. Hindi meaning: पिछले हफ़्ते गोवा गया था। (pichhle hafte Goa gaya tha.). Use “Last week” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “Last week”?
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
