No. 418 in Estonian
eelmisel
"Of the previous" or "last."
In a sentence
Eelmisel nädalal käisime rannas.
Last week, we went to the beach.
The word 'eelmisel' here is used as an adjective modifying 'nädalal', indicating that the referenced week is the one prior to the current week.
Ma nägin teda eelmisel õhtul.
I saw him/her last evening.
The word 'eelmisel' modifies 'õhtul', referring to the evening immediately preceding today.
Eelmisel aastal õppisin uusi oskusi.
Last year, I learned new skills.
The word 'eelmisel' modifies 'aastal', specifying the year before the current year.
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