die letzten Tage
Translation
last days, final days, recent days
Examples
Die letzten Tage des Jahres sind oft ruhig.
The last days of the year are often quiet.
Was hast du in den letzten Tagen gemacht?
What have you done in the last few days?
Grammar Patterns
die letzten Tage ((of sth.)) the last days of sth. The last days of summer.
in den letzten Tagen in the last few days What happened in den letzten Tagen?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Endphase (final phase), Schlusszeit (closing time); Antonyms: erste Tage (first days), Anfangszeit (beginning period)
Etymology
A combination of 'letzte' (last) and 'Tage' (days, plural of Tag).
Memory Tips
Literally 'last days'. Depending on context, it can refer to the end of a period or the most recent few days.