vorig

Vorig is a Dutch adjective meaning “previous” or “last.” It is used to indicate the most recent item in a sequence or to refer to a time prior to the present.

The word is generally derived from the Dutch preposition voor, meaning “before,” combined with the common adjectival suffix -ig. It has cognates in related Germanic languages that express prior or former status.

In everyday usage, vorig appears before time-related nouns to denote the immediately preceding instance. Common examples include vorig jaar (last year) and vorig seizoen (last season). In other contexts or with different noun forms, the related form vorige is often used, as in vorige week or vorige maand, depending on standard noun agreement and sentence rhythm.

In written and formal Dutch, the choice between vorig and vorige follows normal adjective inflection rules, with forms adapting to the gender and number of the noun and to determiner presence. In many temporal phrases, however, the meaning is clear from context, so speakers frequently rely on established collocations rather than strict morphology.

Vorig is one of several Dutch temporal descriptors used to mark sequence and recency. It is commonly contrasted with afgelopen, which can carry a broader sense of “recently passed,” and with volgend, meaning “following” or “next.”

See also: Dutch language, Temporal expressions, Adjectival inflection, Language usage in Dutch.

References: Dutch dictionaries such as Van Dale provide definitions and usage notes for vorig; linguistic reference works on Dutch grammar discuss adjective inflection and time-related expressions.