Explanation
Refers to a short time ago or just now.
Formation
さっき + verb / さっき + phrase
Detailed explanation
The word さっき (sakki) is an adverb used to express that something happened or was done a short time ago or just now. It can be combined with verbs or other phrases to convey that meaning.
Examples
さっき電話がありました。
Sakki denwa ga arimashita.
There was a phone call just now.
さっき部屋を掃除しました。
Sakki heya wo souji shimashita.
I cleaned the room a short while ago.
さっき彼に会いました。
Sakki kare ni aimashita.
I met him just now.
さっきのニュースを見ましたか？
Sakki no nyuusu wo mimashita ka?
Did you watch the news a short time ago?
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.