English–German
“in the end” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlɛtstlɪç/
Example
Es regnete die ganze Zeit, aber letztlich sind wir doch spazieren gegangen.
It rained the whole time, but in the end we went for a walk after all.
How to say “in the end” in German
“In the end” in German is letztlich.
A winding process arrives at one final conclusion.
Example sentences with letztlich
Viele Optionen wurden geprüft; letztlich lohnt es sich, die einfachste zu wählen.
Many options were considered; in the end, it is worth choosing the simplest one.
Tips for using letztlich
- As an adverb, letztlich is lowercase and often introduces an overall conclusion or result rather than a strictly timed final event.
Other German words for “in the end”
Das Wetter war schlecht, aber letztendlich sind wir doch gegangen.
The weather was bad, but in the end we went anyway.