German Conversation · Level 11
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German word
endlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɛntlɪç/
Meaning
- adverbfinally
Example
Er hat endlich das Problem gelöst.
He finally solved the problem.
More examples
Der Brief ist endlich angekommen.
The letter finally arrived.
Core concept
An awaited goal arrives at the end of a stretch of waiting.
Common phrases
endlich Zeit haben
finally have time
endlich da sein
finally be there
Similar words
schon: Shows that something was already true before a specified point.
schließlich: Shows that an outcome was reached after several events or reasons.
Definition in German
Sagt aus, dass etwas nach längerer Verzögerung oder langem Warten jetzt eingetreten ist.
Word origin
The German adverb endlich comes from the adjective endlich, built on Ende 'end' with -lich, and came to mark an event reached after delay.
Usage tips
- Endlich differs from letztendlich, which usually means 'ultimately' or 'in the final analysis' rather than expressing relief at a delayed arrival.