adjective
last
A1
Letzt means 'last' (final or most recent). Top senses: final (the last item) and most recent. Note: it is not gradable, per metadata. It can appear adverbially (zuletzt) and has agreement forms (letzte/letzter) when used as an adjective with gender and case.
Examples
Letzte Woche war ich krank.
I was sick last week.
Das Ergebnis vom letzten Jahr überraschte die Firma, weil die Umsätze stark stiegen.
The result from last year surprised the company because sales rose sharply.
Details
Mnemonics
Think of the 'last' item in a row — the final one.
Reminds of English 'last'.
Notes
'letzt' often used in time expressions (letzte Woche). When used attributively adapt ending: 'letzter/letzte/letztes'.